2026-01-06 11:36:34

The rapid advancement of quantum computing is becoming a new concern in the crypto market. The head of investment research at a leading platform recently issued a warning: the long-term security of Bitcoin is facing structural threats, and this threat has shifted from a sci-fi theoretical issue to a real risk.

Specifically, where is the problem? About one-third of Bitcoin is vulnerable because the wallet public keys have already been exposed. This number sounds alarming—it means that a large amount of Bitcoin could already be at risk from future quantum attacks.

More importantly, the real danger does not lie in mining efficiency but in signature security. Once quantum computing can crack existing cryptographic systems, attackers could bypass signature verification and directly threaten the security of Bitcoin holders’ assets. This is not a distant future problem—the industry has already begun preparing for this potential impact.

If you hold Bitcoin, it might be worth considering: how should you respond to this long-term technological threat?

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AlwaysQuestioning

· 01-07 06:57

1. Quantum computing, it sounds like the sky is falling, but it's actually just the old tricks of prophets. 2. One-third of Bitcoin exposed? How is this number calculated? I think it's just creating panic. 3. Cracking cryptographic systems is still a long way off, wake up, everyone. 4. If the quantum threat really comes, then all our encrypted assets will need to be reconsidered, not just Bitcoin. 5. Just hold on tight, anyway, it won't change much. 6. These kinds of warnings happen every year. Why didn't the market crash last year? 7. Publicly exposing wallet public keys makes it vulnerable? Then Ethereum is even more precarious—why doesn't anyone mention that? 8. I think the industry's preparations might be more important than media comments. 9. Here we go again, crisis talk—looking at it from another angle, what’s negative could actually be positive. 10. Wait, are there really quantum computers capable of threatening signatures now? It still feels like a theoretical threat.

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AlwaysMissingTops

· 01-06 22:24

Oh no, here comes the alarmist talk again, one-third of Bitcoin is doomed? Wait, can quantum computing really crack cryptography so quickly? That’s a bit far-fetched. I've always said, holding coins is no different from holding cash; sooner or later, the market will crash. If the public key was already public, why not say so earlier? Is this the new reason to cut the leeks? It's already this time, and you're still talking about long-term risks. I just want to know how to make money now. Quantum threats are about five years away, why are you all so anxious? I think this is just some big players' excuse to scoop the bottom. If you really have the ability, just tell us the price trend; stop giving us all these empty talks.

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StakeOrRegret

· 01-06 12:02

Wait, one-third of BTC is exposed so easily? Damn, that’s really terrifying. --- Quantum computing has really arrived; only we hodlers should be panicking now. --- If signature verification is cracked, then there’s really no solution… Is the industry all panicking like this? --- New anxieties, structural threats, shouting "wolf" every day—annoying, isn’t it? --- So now it’s time to move to cold wallets, right? Or are all other methods useless? --- If quantum computing can really crack BTC’s keys in seconds, then the entire blockchain community will have to rewrite everything. --- Why does it feel like this is just marketing for certain quantum-related projects… --- Public keys are already exposed, and still thinking of holding long-term? Isn’t that just digging your own grave? --- All these talks are just to make us panic and sell off coins, huh? --- Last year it was the same, still saying it this year—when will the real quantum threat come?

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SlowLearnerWang

· 01-06 12:01

Uh... Quantum stuff is here to scare us again? I just understood what blockchain is. Wait, public keys can be attacked just by being public? Then my coins... are they safe? Actually, I heard about it a long time ago, but I didn't take it seriously haha. Another new anxiety, should I still buy the dip in my wallet?

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TopEscapeArtist

· 01-06 11:53

You're trying to scare us again, with one-third of Bitcoin exposed to risk... It sounds just like every technical bearish signal, but when it comes to a dump, it's always the emotional indicator speaking. The quantum threat has been here for five years, and I still keep buying the dip. Wait, if we really need to worry, we should have seen the MACD golden cross already. Forget it, let's set the stop-loss level first. That's the right defensive posture.

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WagmiAnon

· 01-06 11:48

Uh... One-third of BTC are exposed? How is it still not blowing up? --- If quantum computing really comes, we're all doomed, not just the coins. --- Wait, does this mean that coins with leaked public keys are hopeless... I need to check quickly. --- Can cracking the signature directly transfer funds? Feels even scarier than a 51% attack. --- The industry is all preparing but no one is speaking out. That's the scariest part. --- If something really happens, the coins we hold now will become time bombs. Just thinking about it sucks. --- Quantum computing is still far from reality, don't be fooled by FUD, everyone. --- Why haven't I seen any big influencers discuss this? Is it really true? --- This round, we need to buy anti-quantum coins. Another new opportunity to get rich.

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