Bitcoin's Quantum Conundrum: A Race Against Time to Protect 6.9 Million Coins
The threat of quantum computing to bitcoin's security is a pressing concern, but not all aspects of the cryptocurrency are vulnerable. Bitcoin mining, which utilizes a type of math called hashing, is not at risk from quantum computers. However, the ownership of bitcoins, which relies on a different kind of math to protect wallets, is under threat. A quantum algorithm known as Shor's can potential…