Quantum Computers Could Break Bitcoin's Encryption Sooner Than Anyone Expected
Quantum Computers Could Break Bitcoin’s Encryption Sooner Than Anyone Expected TL;DR A viral Reddit discussion in r/CryptoCurrency is sparking fresh alarm about quantum computing’s threat to today’s encryption standards — including the cryptography protecting Bitcoin and other digital assets. The community consensus is clear: the timeline for “quantum supremacy” over current encryption may be significantly shorter than the crypto industry has been comfortable assuming. If you hold crypto, run a node, or work in fintech, this isn’t a distant hypothetical anymore. The window to prepare may be closing faster than expected. ...