Researchers Reduce Quantum Threat Timeline for Bitcoin and Ethereum by Half
In a recent development that could reshape the conversation around the vulnerability of major cryptocurrencies to quantum computing, a group of researchers has published a paper that dramatically lowers the estimated time frame for a successful quantum attack on Bitcoin and Ethereum. The study, which has been shared with CoinDesk, demonstrates that a combination of human ingenuity and artificial …
Sept. 10, 2026, 1 p.m.