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Read_913 - The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin [HRF]

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Nov 8, 2025
Explore Bitcoin's vulnerability to quantum computing and the potential chaos such a shift could bring. Delve into the moral dilemmas of fixing the past versus Bitcoin's principles. Learn about the different target types of quantum attacks and the implications for wallets storing public keys. The discussion also highlights the need for educational efforts and community input on solutions like the controversial hourglass proposal. Finally, discover the ongoing research efforts to create quantum-resistant technologies to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
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INSIGHT

Quantum Threat Is A Human Rights Issue

  • Quantum computers could undo Bitcoin's cryptographic foundations and threaten dissidents who rely on it.
  • The Human Rights Foundation argues preparing for CRQCs is a human-rights imperative requiring years of coordination.
INSIGHT

Dormant Keys Magnify Long-Range Risk

  • Long-range attacks target older address types with exposed public keys and could hit dormant coins.
  • About 6.51 million BTC are vulnerable and 1.72 million BTC may be irrecoverable without migration.
ADVICE

Migrate Active Funds Proactively

  • Move coins from older or reused addresses to quantum-safe addresses before CRQCs arrive.
  • Active users can secure funds today by never reusing or sharing the new public keys.
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