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New research says quantum computers won’t break Bitcoin mining — but here’s what could

New research challenges the widely held concern that quantum computers could overpower Bitcoin's mining system. The study, titled "Kardashev-scale Quantum Computing for Bitcoin Mining," concludes that while quantum algorithms like Grover’s could theoretically accelerate mining, real-world constraints—such as reversible hashing, error correction, and Bitcoin’s 10-minute block window—make such an attack impractical. A viable quantum mining operation would require millions of qubits and energy consumption comparable to a national power grid, approaching Kardashev Type II civilization levels. Instead, the more immediate quantum threat lies in cryptographic vulnerabilities: Shor’s algorithm could break the public-key cryptography securing Bitcoin wallets. This shifts the focus from mining competition to the need for quantum-resistant security upgrades.

ambcrypto1h ago

New research says quantum computers won’t break Bitcoin mining — but here’s what could

ambcrypto1h ago

Analysts Highlight Ozak AI as a Rare Opportunity Combining Low Entry Price With Long-Term Value Expansion

Analysts are highlighting Ozak AI ($OZ) as a compelling AI crypto presale opportunity, combining a low entry price with long-term growth potential. Currently in Phase 7 of its presale, the $OZ token is priced at $0.014, with over $6.6 million raised. The project is built on an AI-powered platform that merges predictive tools with a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) model, focusing on decentralized infrastructure and real-world utility rather than speculation. Key features include cross-chain functionality, staking, governance, and audited smart contracts. Strategic partnerships with firms like SINT, Hive Intel, Weblume, and Meganet support its ecosystem growth and scalability.

TheNewsCrypto1h ago

Analysts Highlight Ozak AI as a Rare Opportunity Combining Low Entry Price With Long-Term Value Expansion

TheNewsCrypto1h ago

From Presale to Post-Listing, Ozak AI’s Growth Curve Indicates Strong Compounding Potential Over a 24–36 Month Horizon

Ozak AI, an emerging AI-based cryptocurrency, has raised over $6.6 million in its presale phase, demonstrating strong investor confidence. Currently in its 7th stage, the token is priced at $0.014—a 14x increase from its initial offering. Analysts project a potential listing price of $1 on major exchanges, with long-term targets reaching $3 by 2027 and $5 by 2028. The token’s advanced technology integrates AI and blockchain, featuring real-time data processing through the Ozak Streaming Network and secure data storage via encrypted vaults. Strategic partnerships with firms like Hive Intel and Echobit further strengthen its ecosystem. Ozak AI emphasizes long-term growth, with analysts highlighting significant compounding potential over a 24–36 month horizon.

TheNewsCrypto2h ago

From Presale to Post-Listing, Ozak AI’s Growth Curve Indicates Strong Compounding Potential Over a 24–36 Month Horizon

TheNewsCrypto2h ago

Pharos Network Completes $44 Million Series A Funding, Total Funding Reaches $52 Million, Accelerating the Scalable Development of the On-Chain Economy

Pharos Network, a Layer 1 blockchain designed for institutional financial applications, has raised $44 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funding to $52 million. The round was co-led by undisclosed major institutions, including a top Asian private equity fund, a listed new energy company, and a licensed Hong Kong institution. Other strategic investors include Sumitomo Corporation (via a subsidiary), SNZ, Chainlink, and Flow Traders. The funds will accelerate the development of its on-chain real-world asset (RWA) infrastructure in Asia and globally. Pharos aims to integrate $50 trillion in RWA, traditional finance (TradFi), and cross-chain capital into a modular on-chain economy. The network uses a deeply parallel execution architecture with built-in compliance modules tailored for real-time, asset-backed financial applications. The company recently partnered with energy giant GCL to launch an RWA pilot project backed by energy assets. Its Atlantic Ocean testnet is already operational, supporting millions of users and hundreds of millions of addresses, demonstrating its capacity for high-frequency, high-value asset transfers in preparation for mainnet launch. Pharos was co-founded by ex-Ant Group core management, including CEO Wish Wu, and previously raised an $8 million seed round in November 2024.

marsbit5h ago

Pharos Network Completes $44 Million Series A Funding, Total Funding Reaches $52 Million, Accelerating the Scalable Development of the On-Chain Economy

marsbit5h ago

From "National Shrimp Farming" to the Intelligent Economy: The 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival AI x Web3 Summit Agenda Unveiled!

The 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival will host a pivotal forum titled "Web3×AI: Value Reconstruction in the Intelligent Era" on the afternoon of April 20. This event brings together global pioneers in AI and Web3 to explore the deep integration of these transformative technologies. Discussions will cover topics ranging from Silicon Valley’s innovative uses of AI lobsters to practical implementation of AI and Web3 beyond the lab. Industry leaders from TON Foundation, Qtum, Cobo, MaxQuant, and Anoma will share insights on security, financial applications, and decentralized AI ecosystems. Key roundtables will address critical questions: Does AI truly need Web3? Experts will debate issues like data privacy, decentralized computing, and value attribution. Another session will focus on AI Agents and the future of human-computer interaction, examining how agentic AI could reshape industries by moving beyond traditional interfaces. This forum aims to cut through the hype and provide actionable insights into how AI and Web3 can move from technological overlap to symbiotic value creation.

marsbit6h ago

From "National Shrimp Farming" to the Intelligent Economy: The 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival AI x Web3 Summit Agenda Unveiled!

marsbit6h ago

a16z: After Securities Go On-Chain, Intermediaries Will Be Replaced by Code

a16z and the DeFi Education Fund proposed a "Software Safe Harbor" framework to the SEC, aiming to exempt certain non-custodial, disintermediated blockchain applications from traditional broker-dealer regulations. The Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The proposal argues that such applications—acting as neutral software interfaces without asset control, trade execution, or investment advice—should not be subject to existing intermediary-focused rules. Former SEC Chief Economist Craig Lewis provided an economic analysis, highlighting potential benefits: atomic settlement (reducing counterparty risk), on-chain transparency, 24/7 trading, lower operational costs (e.g., 40-60% reduction in bond tokenization), and increased competition. Potential costs include reduced investor protection (e.g., inability to freeze assets), regulatory arbitrage, market fragmentation, and retail transaction risks (e.g., gas fees). Lewis emphasizes comparing these to existing opaque, costly traditional systems. The analysis concludes that the safe harbor could unlock significant economic value by enabling peer-to-peer trading of tokenized securities, aligning with the SEC’s Project Crypto initiative to modernize markets through blockchain technology.

marsbit8h ago

a16z: After Securities Go On-Chain, Intermediaries Will Be Replaced by Code

marsbit8h ago

Ripple Maps 2026 Shift In African Crypto Rules: What Regulators Are Changing

Ripple's report highlights significant regulatory advancements across Africa, which are driving digital asset adoption and on-chain growth. Eight African nations have adopted crypto-specific regulations, with South Africa, Kenya, Mauritius, and Nigeria leading the way. South Africa treats crypto as financial products, Kenya has enacted a VASP law, Mauritius has a comprehensive regime, and Nigeria now regulates digital assets as securities. These frameworks are creating regional coordination and a harmonized ecosystem. Sub-Saharan Africa saw over $205 billion in on-chain value from July 2024 to June 2025, a 52% year-over-year increase, with Nigeria and Ethiopia ranking in the top 15 for crypto adoption.

bitcoinist10h ago

Ripple Maps 2026 Shift In African Crypto Rules: What Regulators Are Changing

bitcoinist10h ago

Is DeFi Development Corp’s Solana bet finally paying off?

DeFi Development Corp. (DFDV) experienced flat growth in a challenging March 2026 but significantly increased its Solana (SOL) holdings to 2.22 million SOL, valued at $185 million. This resulted in a SOL Per Share (SPS) metric of 0.0754. The firm highlighted Solana's substantial growth in 2025, which now represents nearly 3% of the circulating supply held by Digital Assets Treasuries (DATs). DFDV's 2025 annual results showed an impressive 442% revenue growth. Looking forward, the company explored how autonomous AI agents could generate significant structural demand for SOL, with projections ranging from $27 billion to $112.5 billion. Despite a recent price drop for both DFDV stock and SOL, on-chain data showed that user engagement on the Solana network remained high. However, declining social volume and a large holder realizing substantial losses indicated some market weakness. SOL DATs have demonstrated relative strength compared to their Ethereum counterparts.

ambcrypto12h ago

Is DeFi Development Corp’s Solana bet finally paying off?

ambcrypto12h ago

Should Bitcoin rush its move to post-quantum cryptography?

The Bitcoin community is divided on the urgency of migrating to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) by the 2029 deadline. JAN3 founder Samson Mow warns against rushing untested PQC solutions, arguing it could expose Bitcoin to attacks from classical computers, reduce transaction throughput due to larger signature sizes, and potentially introduce hidden backdoors. He advocates for solving the quantum computing (QC) problem later rather than sooner. This debate follows a Google Quantum AI report suggesting quantum processors could break Bitcoin's encryption sooner than previously estimated, potentially requiring only 1,200–1,450 logical qubits. Google urges a PQC upgrade by 2029 to protect nearly 7 million BTC. In contrast, figures like Adam Back and Grayscale's Zach Pandl believe practical quantum computers are still years away, posing no immediate threat. However, they agree efforts to prepare for a post-quantum future should accelerate. The issue is complicated by Bitcoin's history of contentious protocol changes and potential for significant technical trade-offs.

ambcrypto15h ago

Should Bitcoin rush its move to post-quantum cryptography?

ambcrypto15h ago

Whale.io Launches the First AI Agent MCP for Crypto Casino

Whale.io has launched the first AI Agent MCP (Model Context Protocol) for the crypto casino industry, accompanied by a two-week competitive campaign. The MCP enables AI agents to autonomously interact with the platform—placing bets, playing games, and managing real cryptocurrency funds. The campaign features a live leaderboard, performance-based rewards, and a $10,000 USDT prize pool. Aimed at developers and the vibe coding community, it allows participants to deploy AI models—compatible with Claude, OpenAI, LangChain, and others—to test strategies in a real-world crypto casino environment without human intervention.

TheNewsCrypto21h ago

Whale.io Launches the First AI Agent MCP for Crypto Casino

TheNewsCrypto21h ago

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