At ETH Denver, developers warned that advances in quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin’s digital signatures as the industry continues to debate how to prepare.
Amid the rapid development of quantum computing technology, there are new types of privacy coins are emerging such as Zcash.
Advances in quantum technology could theoretically break Bitcoin’s current cryptography, exposing vulnerable wallets, especially older or dormant ones. Most developers believe there is still time ...
BIP-360 co-author Ethan Heilman says that making Bitcoin quantum-secure could take 7 years. Recent breakthroughs suggest time is running out.
The rise of quantum computing and its implications for current encryption standards are well known. But why exactly should quantum computers be especially adept at breaking encryption? The answer is a ...
One of the most well-established and disruptive uses for a future quantum computer is the ability to crack encryption. A new algorithm could significantly lower the barrier to achieving this. Despite ...