Quantum

Quantum computers still cannot break Bitcoin, but several major blockchains are preparing for a future in which they might. In the past week, Aptos proposed post-quantum signature support as Solana tested quantum-resistant transactions. Meanwhile, …

Charles Edwards, the founder of quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole, warns that Bitcoin could head well under $50,000 if it isn’t quantum-resistant by 2028. Quantum computing’s potential threat to the crypto industry …

In brief IBM introduced Nighthawk and Loon quantum processors on Wednesday. Nighthawk’s 120 qubits and 218 couplers support circuits up to 5,000 two-qubit gates. IBM aims for community-verified quantum advantage by 2026 and milestones …

In brief Scientists say the quantum risk to Bitcoin remains a decade or more away. New cryptography standards aim to harden systems before “Q-Day,” but experts warn that Bitcoin’s governance makes upgrades slow and …

If a quantum computer capable of breaking modern encryption were to come online today, Bitcoin would likely be under attack — and no one would know. “Everything would look like legitimate access,” David Carvalho, …

What is quantum technology? Quantum technology can process an enormous amount of data and solve complex problems in seconds rather than decades. Remarkably, quantum technology first appeared in the early 1900s. It originated from …