Coinbase research director warns about quantum attack vulnerabilities on one-third of Bitcoin wallets

David Duong, Global Head of Investment Research at Coinbase, warns of significant risks for Bitcoin due to advancements in quantum computing. He highlights that wallets holding one-third of Bitcoin are exposed to these threats, altering the landscape of long-term security.

Duong identifies two major risks: economic disruption through efficient Bitcoin mining and the potential for direct theft of funds due to quantum technology’s capability to derive private keys. This poses a serious challenge to Bitcoin’s integrity and user safety.

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