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Urgent Call to Strengthen Bitcoin Amid Quantum Threat

4/12/2026

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Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) reports the qubit threshold to compromise Bitcoin's encryption could drop from 10 million to under 500,000 qubits.
Despite current quantum machines being far from this capability, the finding creates urgency for preparation.
The ongoing Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP-360) aims to prevent public key exposure during transactions.
The report calls for continued collaboration among developers to address risks and adapt Bitcoin's infrastructure.

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Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) reports the qubit threshold to compromise Bitcoin's encryption could drop from 10 million to under 500,000 qubits.
Despite current quantum machines being far from this capability, the finding creates urgency for preparation.
The ongoing Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP-360) aims to prevent public key exposure during transactions.
The report calls for continued collaboration among developers to address risks and adapt Bitcoin's infrastructure.