{"id":28706,"date":"2025-05-27T04:16:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T04:16:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=28706"},"modified":"2025-05-27T04:16:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T04:16:52","slug":"quantum-computers-just-got-closer-to-cracking-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=28706","title":{"rendered":"Quantum Computers Just Got Closer to Cracking Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quantum computing has been one of those futuristic ideas people love to talk about but often <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">file<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> under \u201cwe\u2019ll deal with that later.\u201d Well, \u201clater\u201d might be showing up a little sooner than expected. The idea that quantum computing Bitcoin attacks could happen in the next decade is making some in crypto rethink security. A recent breakthrough from Google\u2019s Quantum AI team is raising new concerns about Bitcoin\u2019s long-term security, and it\u2019s starting to feel a little more real.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Google Found<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Right now, quantum computing Bitcoin threats are mostly theoretical, but experts say it\u2019s time to start preparing. However, researchers at Google have been studying how quantum computers might eventually break modern encryption. Their latest findings? It might not take nearly as many quantum resources as we thought. They\u2019ve found a way to break <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/arxiv.org\/abs\/2505.15917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RSA-2048<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> encryption using 20 times fewer quantum bits (qubits) than previous models required.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Google&#8217;s quantum team found that breaking RSA encryption\u2014used in Bitcoin wallets and banking\u2014may require 20 times fewer qubits than previously thought. Researcher Craig Gidney said a 2048-bit RSA key could now be cracked in under a week using fewer than 1 million noisy qubits,\u2026<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WuBlockchain\/status\/1927162354128613683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, Bitcoin doesn\u2019t use RSA encryption, but it does rely on elliptic curve cryptography, which, like RSA, could one day be vulnerable to quantum attacks. If a strong enough quantum computer runs the right algorithm, like Shor\u2019s algorithm, it could theoretically uncover a Bitcoin user\u2019s private key just from the public information tied to a wallet.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why This Matters for Bitcoin<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here\u2019s the issue in plain terms: if someone can figure out your private key, they can move your coins. You don\u2019t need to hand it over. They can just take it. That\u2019s why people are suddenly talking about something called \u201cQ-Day,\u201d the moment quantum computers are strong enough to break the encryption protecting our digital assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Estimates for when Q-Day might arrive vary, but many experts say we\u2019re probably within a 5 to <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10-year<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> window. That\u2019s not tomorrow, but it\u2019s definitely not \u201clater\u201d anymore.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This follows <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ishares.com\/us\/library\/stream-document?stream=reg&amp;product=IUS-IBIT-B&amp;shareClass=NA&amp;documentId=2212465~2340699~2275834~2369501~2301203&amp;iframeUrlOverride=\/us\/literature\/prospectus\/p-ishares-bitcoin-trust-12-31.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a warning by BlackRock<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, claiming that if quantum computers get powerful enough, they could break Bitcoin\u2019s security and put people\u2019s funds at risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BlackRock Warns: Quantum Tech Could Threaten Bitcoin Security<\/p>\n<p>BlackRock just updated its Bitcoin ETF filing with a new clause highlighting a major risk: Quantum computers may one day crack the cryptography securing Bitcoin and much of our digital world. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/asgz8iXSOX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/asgz8iXSOX<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Crypto Hub (@Cryptonichub) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Cryptonichub\/status\/1927107351552614461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Such a scenario could make current encryption useless, allowing quantum-powered attacks to expose and drain Bitcoin wallets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Top 20 Crypto to Buy in May 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are We in Danger Right Now?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not yet. The kind of quantum computers needed to pull this off still don\u2019t exist, at least not at a scale that poses a direct threat. But Google\u2019s research shows that we might be closer than expected, which means the crypto world can\u2019t afford to ignore it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5\" data-coin-id=\"btc-bitcoin\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n                <img id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-chart__info-icon-img\">\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-chart__info-name\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-chart__info-symbol\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-chart__info-price\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-chart__info-marketcap\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--logarithmic\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-btn-log\">Log<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n        <canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_68353a91641b5-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Right now, only wallets that have exposed their public key are even remotely vulnerable, and most modern wallets are built to avoid that. Still, once a transaction is made, the public key becomes visible. That means old, unused addresses that haven\u2019t moved coins in years could eventually become targets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What\u2019s Being Done About It?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fortunately, people are already working on solutions. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been developing quantum-resistant cryptographic algorithms, and some are already being tested. Private companies like NordVPN have also started experimenting with quantum-safe encryption for internet traffic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In the crypto space, upgrading to post-quantum security would be a big deal. It could require a hard fork, which means rewriting part of the network\u2019s rules, and that\u2019s not something the community takes lightly. But if the alternative is losing trust in Bitcoin\u2019s safety, it\u2019s a conversation that will need to happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto: 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Looking Ahead<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Quantum computing isn\u2019t an immediate crisis, but it\u2019s no longer just theory. Google\u2019s latest research is a reminder that technology moves fast, and crypto needs to be ready. If quantum computing Bitcoin attacks ever become possible, it could mean stolen wallets and broken encryption across the network. Whether Q-Day is five years away or fifteen, the work to protect Bitcoin should start now, not after the fact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n        <\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Google\u2019s Quantum AI team has discovered a method to break RSA-2048 encryption using 20 times fewer qubits, raising fresh concerns for Bitcoin\u2019s future security.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        While Bitcoin doesn\u2019t use RSA, its reliance on elliptic curve cryptography could still be vulnerable to quantum attacks like those using Shor\u2019s algorithm.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The term \u201cQ-Day\u201d refers to the hypothetical moment when quantum computers become powerful enough to crack Bitcoin wallets and steal funds.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Experts estimate Q-Day could arrive within 5 to 10 years, prompting growing urgency for quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Post-quantum security upgrades for Bitcoin may require a hard fork, but ignoring the threat risks undermining the network\u2019s long-term trust and safety.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/innovation\/quantum-computers-just-got-closer-to-cracking-bitcoin\/\">Quantum Computers Just Got Closer to Cracking Bitcoin<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quantum computing has been one of those futuristic ideas people love to talk about but often file under \u201cwe\u2019ll deal with that later.\u201d Well, \u201clater\u201d might be showing up a little sooner than expected. The idea that quantum computing Bitcoin attacks could happen in the next decade is making some in crypto rethink security. 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