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 cryptographic security. This achievement, made possible by independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli, has earned him a 1 bitcoin bounty, approximately $78,000. The breakthrough, facilitated by publicly accessible quantum hardware, demon…
April 24, 2026, 3:14 p.m.