Bitcoin's Quantum Conundrum: A Race Against Time to Prevent a 6.9 Million BTC Heist
The bitcoin network is not entirely vulnerable to quantum computer attacks. While bitcoin mining, which utilizes a type of math called hashing, is secure against quantum computers, the ownership of bitcoins is at risk due to a different kind of math used to protect wallets. This math, known as elliptic curve cryptography, can be broken by a quantum algorithm called Shor's, potentially allowing ha…