The recent advancements in quantum computing have sparked concerns about the potential risks to blockchain networks. Experts suggest that XRP's architecture may be more resilient to quantum threats than Bitcoin's. This is due to the XRP Ledger's features, including key rotation and escrow, which provide an additional layer of protection.
A recent audit found that approximately 300,000 XRP accounts, holding around 2.4 billion XRP, have never sent funds and are therefore quantum-safe by default. In contrast, Bitcoin's blockchain lacks a key rotation feature, making it more vulnerable to quantum attacks. While Bitcoin developers are working on proposals to develop quantum resistance, XRP's existing features may give it an edge in terms of security.