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The quantum threat to crypto might be bigger than people think I don't think the quantum threat is something Bitcoin users should panic about today, but it's also not something we can just ignore. A sufficiently powerful quantum computer could potentially break the public-key cryptography protecting exposed wallets. That could mean attackers deriving private keys and moving funds without the owner's permission. The scary part isn't just one wallet getting compromised. If the cryptography isn't upgraded in time, the impact could potentially affect a huge amount of dormant and active crypto at once. The good news is we have time to prepare. Post-quantum cryptography is already being developed, and some blockchain projects are working on quantum-resistant infrastructure.