IBM(US:IBM) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-10-19 17:03Core Insights - The article discusses the recent developments in Bitcoin security, particularly the implications of quantum computing on its encryption methods [1][3][5] Group 1: Bitcoin Security and Quantum Computing - The U.S. Department of Justice announced it had recovered over $15 billion in Bitcoin from a hacking case, raising concerns about the security of decentralized currencies [3] - Current encryption methods, such as ECDSA used in Bitcoin, are deemed secure against existing technology, but advancements in quantum computing pose a future threat [5][9] - IBM aims to develop a quantum computer with 100,000 qubits by 2033, which could potentially break Bitcoin's encryption if sufficient stable qubits are achieved [5][11] Group 2: Vulnerabilities and Community Response - Approximately 30% of Bitcoin addresses have exposed public keys, making them vulnerable to future quantum attacks [7] - The Bitcoin community has been slow to respond to the potential threat of quantum computing, with little action taken towards adopting post-quantum cryptography standards [9] - The urgency of addressing these vulnerabilities is emphasized, as the timeline for quantum breakthroughs may be shorter than anticipated, potentially rendering Bitcoin's security obsolete [11]