{"id":40616,"date":"2025-08-05T21:31:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=40616"},"modified":"2025-08-05T21:31:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:31:54","slug":"did-elon-musk-just-blow-the-lid-on-bitcoins-future-heres-why-quantum-computing-wont-kill-sha-256","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=40616","title":{"rendered":"Did Elon Musk Just Blow The Lid on Bitcoin\u2019s Future: Here\u2019s Why Quantum Computing Won\u2019t Kill SHA-256"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Elon Musk\u2019s latest crypto provocation came via Grok, his custom AI bot. The question is: Can Bitcoin\u2019s SHA-256 algorithm withstand quantum computing?<\/p>\n<p>He posted it the same day IBM announced Blue Jay, a quantum platform\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\">that aims to achieve 2,000 qubits in under a decade. Microsoft and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/top-crypto-stocks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google<\/a> are also moving fast<\/span>, with Majorana 1 and Willow closing the gap.<\/p>\n<h2>Elon Musk, Quantum Computing: Is SHA-256 Safu?<\/h2>\n<p>According to Grok, the odds of <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">SHA-256<\/a> being cracked by a quantum computer in the near term remain extremely low:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe chance remains close to zero over the next five years.\u201d \u2013 Grok, xAI<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEven by 2035, the probability is still under 10%.\u201d \u2013 Grok, xAI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The upshot is that <a class=\"cpp-widget-coin cpp-widget-99btc\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" data-symbol=\"btc\" data-name=\"Bitcoin\" data-price=\"114058.000000000000000\" data-change=\"-0.28\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\" data-cta_text=\"Buy with Best Wallet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26205235\/btc.svg\" alt=\"btc logo\">BTC <span style=\"color: #ef4546;\">\u25bc-0.28%<\/span><\/a> will be the most valuable piece of the pie. Quantum computing isn\u2019t the kill shot you think it is.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_267460\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-267460\" style=\"width: 2433px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-267460 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BTCUSD_2025-08-05_12-55-32.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2433\" height=\"785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BTCUSD_2025-08-05_12-55-32.png 2433w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BTCUSD_2025-08-05_12-55-32-300x97.png 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BTCUSD_2025-08-05_12-55-32-1024x330.png 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BTCUSD_2025-08-05_12-55-32-768x248.png 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BTCUSD_2025-08-05_12-55-32-1536x496.png 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BTCUSD_2025-08-05_12-55-32-2048x661.png 2048w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/BTCUSD_2025-08-05_12-55-32-50x16.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2433px) 100vw, 2433px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-267460\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/chart\/A4aJB7ow\/?symbol=OKX%3ABTCUSD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">BTCUSD<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The explanation centers around Grover\u2019s algorithm, which theoretically reduces SHA-256 brute-force attacks from 2^256 to 2^128 operations. But even that remains computationally unfeasible without millions of fault-tolerant, error-corrected qubits, a goal that\u2019s decades away.<\/p>\n<p>The real quantum Achilles\u2019 heel? It\u2019s not SHA-256. It\u2019s ECDSA, the algorithm used for Bitcoin\u2019s private key signatures. If quantum computing progresses faster than expected, exposed public keys (such as those used in older or unspent wallets) could be vulnerable to theft.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_267467\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-267467\" style=\"width: 704px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-267467\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-44.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"704\" height=\"967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-44.png 704w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-44-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Screenshot-44-36x50.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-267467\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/grok\/status\/1951596414368350502\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">X<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>IBM\u2019s Blue Jay project is the latest in a string of quantum leaps from major tech firms. The system is projected to support more than 1 billion logical gate operations, a staggering leap beyond current capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>A recent <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deloitte.com\/us\/en\/what-we-do\/capabilities\/quantum\/services\/quantum-computing-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Deloitte report <\/a>warned that up to 25% of existing Bitcoin could be vulnerable to future quantum attacks if post-quantum cryptography is not adopted in time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-solana-meme-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Elon Musk and Tesla\u2019s Holdings and Motivation<\/h2>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just abstract curiosity for Musk. Tesla holds approximately 11,500 BTC, which is worth about $1.3 billion. SpaceX owns an additional $850 million worth. Musk has also confirmed that Bitcoin is part of his portfolio.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cYeah, I don\u2019t know why so many people think SHA-256 is the problem\u2026 Grover\u2019s algorithm only gives a quadratic advantage. If it becomes a problem, moving to SHA-512 is a relatively easy solution.\u201d \u2013 Grok, xAI<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Given those stakes, it makes sense that he\u2019d want clarity on quantum threats, even if the danger remains years away.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/crypto-presales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"> The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Final Thoughts: ECDSA, Not SHA, Is the Threat to Watch<\/h2>\n<p>Musk\u2019s concern about SHA-256 reminds the crypto world that quantum resilience isn\u2019t just about proof-of-work, but about securing the entire cryptographic stack.<\/p>\n<p>Until then, BTC holders\u2014and the developers behind the protocol\u2014would do well to pay attention to the risks and not just scream \u201cFUD, FUD, FUD!\u201d every time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/tether-ceo-paolo-ardoino-hopes-for-net-positive-from-us-elections-says-bitcoin-strategic-reserve-is-a-great-idea-99bitcoins-exclusive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Hopes For Net Positive From US Elections, Says Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Is A Great Idea: 99Bitcoins Exclusive<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The clock is ticking on one of crypto\u2019s longest legal dramas and the XRP price could be ready to rocket.    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        All eyes are on Powell this week. As inflation lingers and labor metrics soften.    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/did-elon-musk-just-blow-the-lid-on-bitcoins-future-heres-why-quantum-computing-wont-kill-sha-256\/\">Did Elon Musk Just Blow The Lid on Bitcoin\u2019s Future: Here\u2019s Why Quantum Computing Won\u2019t Kill SHA-256<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elon Musk\u2019s latest crypto provocation came via Grok, his custom AI bot. The question is: Can Bitcoin\u2019s SHA-256 algorithm withstand quantum computing? He posted it the same day IBM announced Blue Jay, a quantum platform\u00a0that aims to achieve 2,000 qubits in under a decade. Microsoft and\u00a0Google are also moving fast, with Majorana 1 and Willow [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-40616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40616","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=40616"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40616\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=40616"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=40616"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=40616"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}