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Experts estimate quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin encryption could emerge within 5-10 years based on recent IBM and Google advances.
Dormant Satoshi-era coins totaling 1.72 million BTC in outdated address formats face highest risk from quantum algorithm attacks.
Bitcoin community remains divided on whether to burn vulnerable coins or migrate them, with proposed quantum-resistant solutions creating major scaling issues.
The Human Rights Foundation published a report on Oct. 31, 2025, warning that cryptographically relevant quantum computers pose a significant threat to Bitcoin BTC $109 456 24h volatility: 1.9% Market cap: $2.18 T Vol. 24h: $61.85 B security. The report states that 6.51 million BTC are vulnerable to quantum attacks wit

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