Researcher Claims 1 Bitcoin Bounty for Achieving Largest Quantum Attack on Underlying Technology
The threat of quantum attacks on bitcoin has become more tangible after a researcher broke a 15-bit elliptic curve key, a crucial component of the cryptocurrency's security. This achievement, made possible by independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli, has earned him a 1 bitcoin bounty, valued at approximately $78,000. The breakthrough was announced by quantum security startup Project Eleven, which a…
April 24, 2026, 3:14 p.m.