Researchers reduce estimated quantum computing resources needed to break Bitcoin encryption

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Researchers reduce estimated quantum computing resources needed to break Bitcoin encryption

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New research has significantly lowered the estimated resources required for a quantum computer to break the ECDSA encryption standard used by Bitcoin and Ethereum. While such an attack remains theoretical and not currently feasible, the development marks progress in quantum capabilities.

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Financial pressDecrypt — AI Agents Just Slashed the Cost of a Quantum Attack on Bitcoin

Financial pressCoinDesk — Crypto researchers cut Bitcoin and Ethereum quantum attack estimate by 50%

Financial pressThe Block — Researchers halve quantum resource benchmark for key operation in Bitcoin, Ethereum attack

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