{"id":149110,"date":"2025-02-09T18:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T16:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=149110"},"modified":"2025-02-09T13:09:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T11:09:36","slug":"experts-warn-quantum-computing-could-eventually-threaten-inactive-bitcoin-wallets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/experts-warn-quantum-computing-could-eventually-threaten-inactive-bitcoin-wallets\/","title":{"rendered":"Experts Warn Quantum Computing Could Eventually Threaten Inactive Bitcoin Wallets"},"content":{"rendered":"

While he acknowledges<\/a> <\/strong>this risk, Ardoino stressed that it is still a long way off, as quantum computing is far from being capable of compromising Bitcoin\u2019s<\/a> <\/strong>cryptography at this stage.<\/p>\n

Quantum technology, which has the ability to process complex problems that current computers cannot, could eventually target dormant wallets that are no longer actively managed. Since these wallets have no owner to protect the funds, they\u2019re more susceptible to potential attacks. However, Ardoino suggested that wallets in use will likely implement quantum-resistant measures before any threat materializes, safeguarding assets from such risks.<\/p>\n

The discussion has led some, like crypto trader Crypto Skull, to warn that if Satoshi Nakamoto\u2019s long-untouched Bitcoin stash were ever compromised, it could send shockwaves through the market. Many have called for measures to prevent this, including freezing Nakamoto\u2019s 1 million BTC to avoid exploitation.<\/p>