Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: Researcher Claims 1 Bitcoin Bounty for Record-Breaking Attack
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, which earned a 1 bitcoin bounty, demonstrates the rapidly advancing capabilities of quantum computing. The breakthrough, made possible by quantum startup Project Eleven's Q-Day Prize, has …
April 24, 2026, 3:14 p.m.