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 cryptographic security. This achievement, made possible by quantum startup Project Eleven's Q-Day Prize, has significant implications for the future of cryptocurrency. The researcher, Giancarlo Lelli, was awarded 1 bitcoin, valued at…
April 24, 2026, 3:14 p.m.