Time Running Out for Bitcoin to Counter Quantum Threat, 6.9 Million BTC at Risk
While not all aspects of bitcoin are vulnerable to quantum computer attacks, ownership is at significant risk. Bitcoin wallets rely on a specific type of mathematics that can be compromised by quantum computers, potentially allowing hackers to access and drain funds. Approximately 6.9 million bitcoins, including those held by the cryptocurrency's pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto, are exposed…