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Story: Bitcoin Faces Quantum Computing Threat as Dormant Wallets Become Prime Targets

By Dan Saada

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Research Points to Urgent Solutions. MIT researchers published findings in April 2026 outlining quantum mitigation strategies.

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Industry Scrambles for Answers. Schnorr signatures gained momentum as one potential fix.

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Dormant Bitcoin wallets sit vulnerable. Quantum computers could crack their exposed public keys, threatening billions in cryptocurrency holdings across thousands of inactive…

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The threat isn't theoretical anymore. As quantum computing advances rapidly, Bitcoin's elliptic curve cryptography looks increasingly fragile against machines that could break…

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Vitalik Buterin warned about quantum risks during a blockchain conference in March 2026. The Ethereum co-founder pushed for quantum-resistant algorithms, saying the crypto…

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MIT researchers published findings in April 2026 outlining quantum mitigation strategies. The study backed lattice-based cryptography as Bitcoin's best defense option.

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Andreas Antonopoulos doesn't share the panic. The Bitcoin advocate said on his podcast this month that practical quantum threats remain "years away, maybe decades.

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The Bitcoin Core development team plans meetings soon. They'll discuss protocol changes but haven't set dates or made commitments.

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Schnorr signatures gained momentum as one potential fix. Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 340, released April 10, 2026, outlines how Schnorr could boost network resilience.

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The European Central Bank jumped into quantum discussions too. Their April 5, 2026 report called for international cooperation on quantum risks.

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Samson Mow stays optimistic despite the threats. The JAN3 CEO said in an April 12 interview that Bitcoin always adapts to new technology.

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Nobody knows when quantum breakthroughs will happen. That uncertainty keeps everyone on edge. Researchers work on solutions but the timeline stays murky.

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NIST released a quantum security draft on April 7, 2026. The National Institute of Standards and Technology assessed current cryptographic frameworks against quantum threats.

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Bitcoin's price reflects market nervousness. The cryptocurrency traded around $42,000 on April 13, 2026, with quantum uncertainty weighing on trader sentiment.

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The International Monetary Fund hosted quantum discussions April 8, 2026. Financial institutions and tech companies sent representatives to the panel.

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