# Quantum Related Articles

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Ethereum Builds Team To Guard Against Quantum Threat

The Ethereum Foundation has formed a new Post-Quantum (PQ) team, led by Thomas Coratger, to prepare the network for potential quantum computing threats. The team, which includes cryptographers and engineers, is transitioning from research to practical testing on devnets. Their work involves developing quantum-safe tools and testing new algorithms while ensuring current transactions remain unaffected. A $2 million prize pool has been announced to encourage improvements in quantum-resistant solutions, including $1 million dedicated to enhancing the Poseidon hash function. Multi-client devnets are already active, with biweekly research sessions and a Post-Quantum Day planned for March 2026. Although the quantum risk is not immediate, Ethereum is proactively addressing it to ensure a smoother transition and better protect users and the network. Community reactions are mixed, with some praising the initiative while others express concerns about implementation and wallet upgrades.

bitcoinist01/25 20:01

Ethereum Builds Team To Guard Against Quantum Threat

bitcoinist01/25 20:01

‘Time to go full PQ’ – Ethereum Foundation launches post-quantum push

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has declared post-quantum (PQ) security a top strategic priority, aiming to accelerate its development with a target to "go full PQ" by 2026. A dedicated team has been formed to lead this initiative, focusing on making Ethereum quantum-resistant. The EF is offering a $1 million prize to improve the Poseidon hash function as part of its emphasis on hash-based cryptography. PQ developer networks are already in progress, and a formal roadmap will be released soon. In contrast, the Bitcoin community remains divided on the urgency of quantum threats. Some analysts suggest that if it lags in PQ readiness, Ethereum could significantly outperform Bitcoin in returns, potentially by 200%.

ambcrypto01/24 17:02

‘Time to go full PQ’ – Ethereum Foundation launches post-quantum push

ambcrypto01/24 17:02

Bitcoin Should Wait On Quantum Fixes, Says Epoch Ventures

Epoch Ventures founder Erik Yakes advises against rushing quantum-resistant upgrades for Bitcoin, arguing the quantum computing threat remains unproven and premature action could impose long-term efficiency costs. He attributes recent quantum anxiety to behavioral biases rather than technical evidence, noting quantum computers haven't factored numbers larger than 15. Yakes emphasizes that quantum-resistant signatures currently consume excessive block space, potentially reducing network throughput. He recommends leveraging existing taproot address features for short-term protection and allowing more efficient solutions to develop. Governance challenges and the risk of locking in inefficient protocols outweigh immediate quantum concerns, which he considers less urgent than geopolitical or monetary risks.

bitcoinist01/23 03:02

Bitcoin Should Wait On Quantum Fixes, Says Epoch Ventures

bitcoinist01/23 03:02

Bitcoin Axed By Top Wall Street Strategist On Quantum Fears

Jefferies strategist Chris Wood has removed Bitcoin from his long-term model portfolio, citing quantum computing as a threat to Bitcoin's store-of-value proposition for long-term investors like pension funds. While not predicting an immediate price crash, Wood expressed concern that quantum computers could compromise Bitcoin’s cryptographic security within years rather than decades, making private keys vulnerable. He reallocated the 10% Bitcoin exposure to gold and gold miners. VanEck’s Matthew Sigel acknowledged the move but emphasized the difference between Bitcoin's decentralized, hard-to-upgrade nature and traditional reversible banking systems. He views quantum risk as a solvable challenge rather than a fatal flaw and maintains spot Bitcoin exposure while making small hedges. The article notes Bitcoin's significant outperformance versus gold since 2020 despite the recent strategic shift.

bitcoinist01/20 16:02

Bitcoin Axed By Top Wall Street Strategist On Quantum Fears

bitcoinist01/20 16:02

Popular Strategist Removes Bitcoin From Portfolio Due To Quantum Threat — What’s Happening?

Popular strategist Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, has removed a 10% Bitcoin allocation from his model portfolio, citing the emerging threat of quantum computing. Wood expressed concerns that advances in quantum technology could compromise Bitcoin’s cryptographic security, potentially allowing attackers to reverse-engineer private keys and undermine the blockchain’s integrity. He reallocated the exposure equally to physical gold and gold mining stocks, reflecting a shift away from Bitcoin as a long-term store of value. This move aligns with growing unease in the market, as other experts like Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments have recently warned that quantum risks may be developing faster than Bitcoin’s ability to upgrade its defenses. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading around $95,370.

bitcoinist01/18 01:01

Popular Strategist Removes Bitcoin From Portfolio Due To Quantum Threat — What’s Happening?

bitcoinist01/18 01:01

Prominent Strategist 'Abandons' Bitcoin, Citing 'Fears of Quantum Computing's Imminent Realization'

Christopher Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies, has completely removed Bitcoin from his investment portfolio due to concerns that rapid advancements in quantum computing could undermine the cryptocurrency's security. In a column published on January 16, Wood argued that progress in quantum computing threatens Bitcoin’s role as a "reliable store of value," particularly for long-term investors like pension funds. He liquidated the 10% Bitcoin allocation in his portfolio model, reallocating the funds into 5% physical gold and 5% gold mining stocks. Wood explained that his decision was driven by fears that quantum computing could break Bitcoin’s encryption algorithms, potentially within a few years rather than decades. Such technology could reverse-engineer private keys used to authorize transactions, fundamentally damaging Bitcoin’s value proposition as a digital alternative to gold. A former early institutional supporter of Bitcoin, Wood had initially added it to his portfolio in December 2020 amid pandemic-era stimulus measures and concerns over dollar devaluation, later increasing the allocation to 10% in 2021. He now believes that the long-term risks posed by quantum computing are beneficial for gold, which he describes as a historically proven hedge in an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment.

华尔街日报01/17 01:54

Prominent Strategist 'Abandons' Bitcoin, Citing 'Fears of Quantum Computing's Imminent Realization'

华尔街日报01/17 01:54

Bitcoin’s Security Model May Shift As Quantum Computing Moves Forward: Analyst

Coinbase research lead David Duong warns that quantum computing advancements could threaten Bitcoin's security and economic model. Two primary risks exist: quantum computers could break cryptographic signatures to steal funds from addresses with exposed public keys (about 33% of Bitcoin's supply), and they could dominate mining by solving proofs of work much faster. While current quantum machines are not yet capable, experts are preparing for "Q-day" by developing quantum-resistant cryptography and promoting best practices like avoiding address reuse. The transition would require broad consensus and remains a complex, long-term challenge rather than an immediate threat.

bitcoinist01/08 00:02

Bitcoin’s Security Model May Shift As Quantum Computing Moves Forward: Analyst

bitcoinist01/08 00:02

Quantum Computing Emerges as a Potential Threat to Bitcoin Security

Quantum computing poses a potential threat to Bitcoin's security, as highlighted in a report by Coinbase’s David Duong and referenced in BlackRock’s SEC filings. While Bitcoin is known for its strong cryptographic security, advances in quantum computing could undermine it. Cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) may eventually break Bitcoin’s encryption, compromising wallet security and transaction integrity. Specific risks include attacks on SHA-256 (used in mining) and Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithms (used in transaction signing). Both traditional finance and open blockchain protocols like Bitcoin and Ethereum are urged to upgrade cryptographic systems to counter this emerging threat.

TheNewsCrypto01/07 06:24

Quantum Computing Emerges as a Potential Threat to Bitcoin Security

TheNewsCrypto01/07 06:24

Analyst Predicts When The Bitcoin Supercycle Will Actually Begin

A crypto analyst challenges prevailing narratives, arguing the Bitcoin supercycle has not yet begun and will only start when capital structurally rotates from traditional safe-havens like Gold into BTC. He claims a true supercycle requires Gold to enter a sustained multi-year downtrend while Bitcoin breaks new highs due to "absolute scarcity," mirroring Gold's historical 1972 consolidation before a massive rally. Despite current fears around quantum computing and AI, the analyst believes this cycle may be the last chance to accumulate BTC below $100,000. He emphasizes Bitcoin's significant growth potential, noting its market cap remains six times smaller than Gold's even at a $200,000 price point. The analyst plans to continue buying BTC, anticipating a major upward trend soon.

bitcoinist12/30 23:08

Analyst Predicts When The Bitcoin Supercycle Will Actually Begin

bitcoinist12/30 23:08

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