Bitcoin must upgrade or fall victim to quantum computing in 5 years

Unless Bitcoin upgrades its core cryptography in the next five years, the trust it has built over 16 years could be wiped out by a single quantum attack. Urgent upgrades are needed to protect the world’s leading cryptocurrency.

Jun 14, 2025 - 16:03
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Bitcoin must upgrade or fall victim to quantum computing in 5 years

Bitcoin must upgrade or fall victim to quantum computing in 5 years

Unless Bitcoin upgrades its core cryptography in the next five years, the trust it has built over 16 years could be wiped out by a single quantum attack. Urgent upgrades are needed to protect the world’s leading cryptocurrency.