2026-01-06 15:31:54

The accelerated development of quantum computing is becoming a potential threat to Bitcoin security. According to a warning from a director at a global investment research firm, about one-third of Bitcoin are highly vulnerable in future quantum attacks because their related wallet public keys have already been exposed.

This is no longer just theoretical. The key to the threat evolving into a real risk lies in the fact that the core vulnerability faced by Bitcoin is not related to mining efficiency but rather a structural flaw in signature security. As quantum computing technology continues to advance, traditional elliptic curve cryptography is gradually revealing its fragility.

The industry has already begun to pay attention to this long-term security issue. Some institutional investors and research teams are continuously exploring the feasibility of post-quantum cryptography solutions, seeking to upgrade the defenses of the Bitcoin network. This race against time is crucial to the future development of the entire crypto asset ecosystem.

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orphaned_block

· 11h ago

Damn, one-third of the coins could be drained, isn't that frightening... If quantum computing really arrives, holding coins now might become worthless paper? This is the real Achilles' heel of Bitcoin; mining difficulty and such are minor issues. Post-quantum cryptography needs to be pushed quickly, or we might really face a downfall. Is anyone working on quantum-resistant solutions, or is it just talk?

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PanicSeller

· 01-07 18:16

Quantum threats are scaring people again. How many times has this happened... Really? One-third are doomed? I've never seen a large-scale attack before. Post-quantum cryptography is just theoretical; practical implementation is still far off. Hold tight to your wallets and wait and see, everyone.

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RugPullAlertBot

· 01-06 16:02

Is it another alarmist claim about quantum threats? Hasn't anyone been shouting about one-third of Bitcoin being vulnerable for a while now... Why hasn't anyone actually cracked one yet? Just scaring people every day. Are post-quantum cryptography solutions reliable? Feels like a new narrative to trap naive investors again.

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ContractBugHunter

· 01-06 16:01

Holy crap, one-third of Bitcoin can be cracked by quantum computers? I'm really panicking now. Quantum computing is no longer a distant risk; we need to find a solution quickly. When will post-quantum cryptography solutions be implemented? We can't just sit and wait to be attacked. The issue of public key exposure should have been taken seriously earlier; it's my fault for not transferring to cold wallets in advance. This round is truly a race against time; whoever upgrades their defenses first will win. The quantum threat is not exaggerated at all; we really need to take action now.

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NFTPessimist

· 01-06 15:59

Quantum issues should have been taken seriously long ago, but is it a bit late to start panicking now? One-third of the coins have already been exposed, how embarrassing. --- Another "race against time," I'm tired of hearing it, just afraid I won't make it in time. --- How long will it take for post-quantum cryptography to truly become practical? Feels like it's always just on paper. --- Public key exposure, so what if it gets exposed? I never believed in absolute security anyway; this stuff is basically gambling. --- If a quantum attack really happens, our coins might really go to zero, just thinking about it makes me uncomfortable. --- What's funny is that many people are still greedily hoarding coins, not realizing when this bomb might explode. --- Post-quantum solutions? I think, by the time they are actually usable, Bitcoin will have already cooled off. --- I've heard many threats like this before, but it is indeed a hidden danger; no one can predict when quantum breakthroughs will happen.

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TokenomicsTinfoilHat

· 01-06 15:53

Quantum has been hyped for a long time, why hasn't it arrived yet… --- One-third of the coins are in danger? Then I need to transfer to a cold wallet quickly; the public key has been exposed, which is a bit concerning. --- If the elliptic curve is broken… it’s not just Bitcoin, the entire cryptographic system would be over. So, is this the ultimate FUD? --- How reliable are the post-quantum cryptography solutions? Is anyone really using them, or is it just another empty promise? --- Can't afford to lose the competition, but I bet the quantum threat isn't coming as quickly as we think… feels like unnecessary worry. --- Public key exposure = can be attacked? Then old wallets should be cleared out, right? Seems not that simple.

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OnchainDetective

· 01-06 15:51

I've said it before, this vulnerability is not a new discovery at all... According to on-chain data, one-third of the coins have already been exposed, and the key issue is that no one has truly tracked the address flow. The elliptic curve cryptography system has had flaws from the very beginning of its design, which is obvious.

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SpeakWithHatOn

· 01-06 15:51

Damn, one-third of Bitcoin is about to cool off? I better quickly check if my wallet has also been affected. Quantum computing has got me a bit panicked; it feels like Bitcoin's days are not going to be easy. Post-quantum cryptography? Sounds fancy, but can it really save the day, or do we just have to wait? No, why are these people only starting to get nervous now? Why didn't they do something earlier? Elliptic curve is about to be broken? Should those big holders who hoard coins be losing sleep now? Haha. Oh my god, I now fully understand what "racing against time" means. It's a bit despairing. Honestly, I don't even know what to believe anymore. How real is this threat? Why does it seem like the security of blockchain is the biggest joke?

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AllInDaddy

· 01-06 15:38

Wow, the quantum issue has long been something we should pay attention to. We're still going all-in here. One-third of the coins are risky? That's really concerning. Isn't this a race against time to see who can develop post-quantum cryptography first? If elliptic curves really collapse, how many people will have trouble sleeping? Instead of worrying, it's better to look forward to the industry quickly coming up with upgrade solutions. I've always thought that making the public key open is a bit too risky. Whoever gets their defenses ready first will have the upper hand. If this wave isn't handled well, our assets will really need a complete reevaluation of security strategies.

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