Breakthrough in Quantum Computing: Researcher Claims 1 Bitcoin Bounty for Successful Attack on Elliptic Curve Cryptography
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 the underlying technology. This achievement has earned Giancarlo Lelli a 1 bitcoin bounty, valued at approximately $78,000, from quantum security startup Project Eleven. Although this breakthrough does not immediately compromise the …
April 24, 2026, 3:14 p.m.