According to a new report from CoinShares, only ~10,200 $BTC (not millions) actually face real quantum-computing risk today -- far less than many headline estimates.
Key points: ✅️ Most #Bitcoin is not exposed to quantum-vulnerable keys ✅️ The vast majority of Bitcoin’s supply is held in addresses not at imminent risk ✅️ Quantum isn’t sudden -- it’s a slow-moving threat, not an emergency ✅️ Current cryptographic protections + network coordination give Bitcoin time to upgrade if needed
This sharply contradicts crypto fear narratives suggesting millions of $BTC are instantly at risk. The real picture: very limited exposure, and space to plan properly.
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QUANTUM RISK TO BTC IS WAY OVERSTATED
According to a new report from CoinShares, only ~10,200 $BTC (not millions) actually face real quantum-computing risk today -- far less than many headline estimates.
Key points:
✅️ Most #Bitcoin is not exposed to quantum-vulnerable keys
✅️ The vast majority of Bitcoin’s supply is held in addresses not at imminent risk
✅️ Quantum isn’t sudden -- it’s a slow-moving threat, not an emergency
✅️ Current cryptographic protections + network coordination give Bitcoin time to upgrade if needed
This sharply contradicts crypto fear narratives suggesting millions of $BTC are instantly at risk. The real picture: very limited exposure, and space to plan properly.