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Potential Impact of Quantum Computing on Bitcoin (BTC) Security

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Louisa Crawford
December 11, 2024 01:35

Explores the potential impact of quantum computing on Bitcoin security and viable countermeasures to protect against future threats.





Potential threats to the security of Bitcoin (BTC) cryptography have become a topic of discussion in light of recent advances in quantum computing, according to CoinShares. Chinese researchers have reportedly made progress in breaking a specific class of encryption, and Google has announced further developments in quantum chip technology.

Understanding Bitcoin’s Cryptographic Framework

Bitcoin uses two main cryptographic tools: an encryption key pair and a hash function. A key pair consisting of a private key and a public key is the basis for transaction security, and hash functions such as SHA-256 and RIPEMD-160 are used for various purposes such as transaction settlement and address obfuscation.

Potential Quantum Threats to Bitcoin

Quantum computers could potentially weaken Bitcoin’s security by exploiting vulnerabilities in the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) and Schnorr signatures. These encryption methods are vulnerable to attacks by quantum computers using Shor’s algorithm, posing a risk to coins stored in addresses where the public key is visible.

Mitigation Strategies for Quantum Threats

Despite these potential risks, experts suggest that it is possible to mitigate quantum threats to Bitcoin. One proposed solution is to switch to a new address format that leverages quantum-resistant cryptography. This change can be implemented through a soft fork to minimize network disruption.

Current limitations of quantum computing

Quantum computers pose a theoretical threat, but significant technological advancements are needed to actually exploit Bitcoin’s vulnerabilities. Current quantum computers lack the qubit capacity needed to effectively reverse cryptographic functions such as SHA-256 within a feasible time frame.

future prospects

While the development of quantum computing continues, the Bitcoin community has ample time to address potential vulnerabilities. Implementing a quantum secure address format can help protect your network from future advances in quantum technology.

For more information on this topic, visit the original article on CoinShares.

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