Quantum computing poses a more immediate threat to Bitcoin than most realize. Industry analysts estimate there's roughly a 70-80% probability of a quantum computing breakthrough capable of compromising Bitcoin's cryptographic security by 2035—possibly sooner. This risk assessment has already caught serious attention from institutions and developers alike. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been quietly channeled into quantum-resistant research and infrastructure upgrades across the ecosystem. As the race intensifies, the question isn't whether the industry will adapt, but how quickly protocols can implement quantum-safe solutions before the window closes. The countdown to quantum-resistant Bitcoin is already underway.
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Quantum computing poses a more immediate threat to Bitcoin than most realize. Industry analysts estimate there's roughly a 70-80% probability of a quantum computing breakthrough capable of compromising Bitcoin's cryptographic security by 2035—possibly sooner. This risk assessment has already caught serious attention from institutions and developers alike. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been quietly channeled into quantum-resistant research and infrastructure upgrades across the ecosystem. As the race intensifies, the question isn't whether the industry will adapt, but how quickly protocols can implement quantum-safe solutions before the window closes. The countdown to quantum-resistant Bitcoin is already underway.