Advances in quantum technology could theoretically break Bitcoin’s current cryptography, exposing vulnerable wallets, especially older or dormant ones. Most developers believe there is still time ...

Bitcoin is running out of time to adopt post-quantum cryptography. Upgrading too early or too late could have disastrous ...

The rise of quantum computing and its implications for current encryption standards are well known. But why exactly should quantum computers be especially adept at breaking encryption? The answer is a ...

In cybersecurity, few threats are as paradoxical and pressing as the ones posed by quantum computing. Quantum computers differ fundamentally from today’s classical machines—a distinction that gives ...

What is the Q-Day prize? The Q-Day Prize is a challenge to make the Bitcoin network quantum resistant. On April 16, 2025, quantum computing-focused company Project 11 announced the “Q-Day Prize,” a ...

One of the most well-established and disruptive uses for a future quantum computer is the ability to crack encryption. A new algorithm could significantly lower the barrier to achieving this. Despite ...

Strategy announces Bitcoin security program to counter quantum threats, addressing vulnerabilities of ECDSA due to quantum ...