Bitcoin public-key exposure climbs to 35.4% of supply, sparking quantum‑security debate
Glassnode reports that 7.12 million BTC—35.4% of all issued coins—are now tied to visible public keys, reviving concerns over quantum‑era attacks.
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Glassnode reports that 7.12 million BTC—35.4% of all issued coins—are now tied to visible public keys, reviving concerns over quantum‑era attacks.
Mark NovakD-Wave Quantum reported Q3 revenue up 21% but bookings fell 19%, widening its adjusted EBITDA loss and sending the stock down 8% in morning trade.
Naomi JohnsonCore developer Cory Fields suggests a collateral‑based mechanism that could make quantum theft of vulnerable Bitcoin wallets costly for attackers.
Cory Klippsten argues that large language models present a more immediate security risk to crypto exchanges than quantum computers, citing recent high-profile hacks.
Next Technology’s board approved a plan to sell or pledge its 5,833‑bitcoin treasury, citing the recent Binance breach and emerging quantum‑computing threats.
Muneeb Ali argues that uncertainty over quantum computing is deterring institutional investors, even as US spot Bitcoin ETFs grow.
Alice & Bob’s new research suggests a fault‑tolerant quantum computer with about 29,600 physical qubits could solve Bitcoin’s elliptic‑curve signature in roughly 62 minutes, tightening timelines for post‑quantum upgrades.