Time running out to protect Bitcoin from quantum computers, Google says

Time running out to protect Bitcoin from quantum computers, Google says

Google has issued a wake-up call to the Bitcoin community to take urgent action to upgrade blockchain security as advances in quantum technology increase the risk of fraudulent transactions and theft.

Bitcoin faces a huge quantum threat and only has 3 years to act

Google researchers warn that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have just three years to defend against future quantum computers. A new white paper reveals the industry has far less time than expected to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography.