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Google’s Willow quantum chip has reduced a key class of errors by roughly 40 times, renewing debate over the future security of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The breakthrough is not enough to break wallets today, but crypto networks are beginning preparations for quantum-resistant systems.
Nine crypto companies have launched the Quantum Alliance to prepare blockchains for future quantum attacks. The group says 6.4 million bitcoin have exposed public keys, while experts disagree over when the threat may arrive and whether vulnerable coins should be frozen or moved.
Bitcoin is testing a 20-month moving average at $87,165 that CryptoQuant considers a potential turning point. A successful reclaim could put previous records back in focus, while Moneyiar data shows BTC at $80,927.34 and down 2.5% over seven days.
Google says its Willow processor cut errors in quantum “magic states” by about 40 times, reaching 99.99% fidelity. The hardware demonstration addresses a major cost in quantum computing, but remains far short of the precision needed to break RSA-2048 encryption.
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Charles Edwards says Bitcoin may need a substantial catalyst to reach a new record, highlighting Federal Reserve policy, institutional ETF demand, government buying, stimulus and quantum-computing developments as possible forces affecting its outlook.
Starknet has opened a non-binding seven-day vote asking STRK holders whether to investigate becoming an independent, quantum-resistant layer-1 blockchain. A “Yes” vote would support further research only, while Ethereum and StarkWare pursue different timelines for post-quantum security upgrades.
Coinbase is calling on Bitcoin developers to begin a multiyear migration toward quantum-resistant security now. The exchange supports flexible technical designs, staged spending controls and MPC compatibility, while warning that dormant and lost coins pose a separate governance challenge.
Bitcoin held on exchanges has fallen to 2.67 million from 2.8 million in February, according to CryptoQuant research. The decline, combined with a recent price recovery, could create a supportive supply-demand imbalance if buying demand continues to improve.
Researchers have cut the estimated computing cost of a specialized quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction to $59 from about $320. The progress could help protect eligible holdings, but the estimate remains untested in full transactions and depends on miners willing to process nonstandard payments.
Zakura says Zcash could add post-quantum signature opcodes in January, while its Vizor wallet tests private information retrieval to reduce address linkability. The proposal covers transparent payments only, and no network activation date has been confirmed.
Justin Sun says Tron’s post-quantum cryptography is live on its testnet, positioning the network for possible mainnet deployment as blockchain developers prepare for the risk that powerful quantum computers could undermine current security systems.
Starknet is considering becoming an independent layer-1 blockchain by 2027, aiming to build the first fully quantum-resistant network. The proposal lifted STRK about 20% in 24 hours, while raising questions about security, migration and Starknet’s ability to operate without Ethereum.
Bitcoin Core contributor Antoine Poinsot challenged unsupported claims about AI-driven Bitcoin address risks while emphasizing preparation for quantum threats. The discussion covered proposed protocol changes, consensus building, public-key protection, multisignature security and current cryptocurrency market data.
Zcash developers are targeting January for hash-based signatures designed to resist future quantum attacks. The first stage would protect transparent payments, which hold about 70% of issued ZEC, while a separate tool is being tested to keep balance checks from linking addresses.
The White House has outlined more than $6 billion in science initiatives, including a $215 million competition for fault-tolerant quantum computers and $2.4 billion in AI resources pledged by technology companies. The quantum push is drawing attention because of potential future implications for blockchain cryptography.
Bitcoin miners’ daily revenue has climbed 78% to as much as $48 million as Bitcoin recovered from its July low. Hashprice also reached its highest level since January, but rising difficulty and a possible retreat toward $80,000 could renew pressure on less efficient operators.
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