Cryptocurrency networks use cryptographic systems to protect private keys, authorize transactions, and establish ownership of digital assets. However, sufficiently powerful quantum computers could eventually compromise some of these systems, allowing attackers to access cryptocurrency holdings without the owner's permission.
While quantum computing is not breaking Bitcoin or Ethereum today, the crypto industry needs to plan for a future in which…
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