Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Quantum Computing Threatens Bitcoin Security by 2029

7/6/2025

46 8

Summary

Story summary

Quantum computing is emerging as a formidable threat to Bitcoin's security, with the potential to dismantle crucial cryptographic algorithms like ECDSA. Experts caution that by 2029, Bitcoin's elliptic curve "secp256k1" may be at risk. To protect their assets, the crypto community must swiftly embrace post-quantum cryptography, securing the future of Bitcoin wallets.

1 of 1

Story summary

Quantum computing is emerging as a formidable threat to Bitcoin's security, with the potential to dismantle crucial cryptographic algorithms like ECDSA. Experts caution that by 2029, Bitcoin's elliptic curve "secp256k1" may be at risk. To protect their assets, the crypto community must swiftly embrace post-quantum cryptography, securing the future of Bitcoin wallets.