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Quantum Threats Loom Over 6.51 Million BTC Wallets

11/16/2025

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A report warns that 6.51 million BTC, including Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 million BTC wallet, faces quantum threats because address types expose public keys.
Quantum computers could use Shor's algorithm to reverse-engineer private keys.
Experts say post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is urgently needed to protect keys.
Regulators in the United States and Europe are pushing quantum-safe frameworks, making PQC adoption essential for compliance.

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A report warns that 6.51 million BTC, including Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.1 million BTC wallet, faces quantum threats because address types expose public keys.
Quantum computers could use Shor's algorithm to reverse-engineer private keys.
Experts say post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is urgently needed to protect keys.
Regulators in the United States and Europe are pushing quantum-safe frameworks, making PQC adoption essential for compliance.