Researcher Claims 1 Bitcoin Prize for Successful Quantum Attack on Cryptographic Technology
The threat of quantum attacks on bitcoin has become more tangible after a researcher successfully broke a 15-bit elliptic curve key, a crucial component of the cryptocurrency's underlying technology. This achievement, made possible by independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli, has earned him a 1 bitcoin prize, valued at approximately $76,300.81, from quantum security startup Project Eleven. The demo…
April 24, 2026, 3:14 p.m.