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 quantum hardware, has significant implications for the future of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The researcher, Giancarlo Lelli, was awarded a 1 bitcoin bounty, valued a…
April 24, 2026, 3:14 p.m.