According to Bitcoin.com, Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, has warned that quantum computers could break Bitcoin within 2-9 years, with a high probability in the 4-5 year range. Edwards emphasized the urgency of upgrading Bitcoin to be quantum-resistant, calling for the implementation of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP 360) by 2026. He described the current situation as the 'Quantum Event Horizon,' where the risk of a quantum hack aligns with the time needed for consensus and upgrades. Failure to act could lead to rapid changes in ownership and destabilize the Bitcoin network.
Bitcoin Faces Quantum Threat: Analyst Warns of Potential Break in 2-9 Years
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Bitcoin faces a potential quantum threat, as Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments warns that quantum computers could break the network in 2-9 years, likely within 4-5 years. He urges the Bitcoin community to adopt BIP 360 by 2026 to become quantum-resistant. Edwards calls the current moment the "Quantum Event Horizon," where the risk of a quantum attack matches the time needed for consensus and upgrades. Without action, ownership could shift rapidly, shaking the network’s stability.
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