Breakthrough in Quantum Attack: Researcher Claims 1 Bitcoin Bounty
The threat of quantum attacks on cryptocurrency has become more tangible, as a researcher has successfully broken a 15-bit elliptic curve key, a crucial component of the underlying technology. This achievement has earned Giancarlo Lelli a 1 bitcoin bounty, valued at approximately $78,000, from quantum security startup Project Eleven. The breakthrough demonstrates the rapidly advancing capabilitie…
April 24, 2026, 3:14 p.m.