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Quantum Technology: Can It Recover Lost Bitcoins?

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

7 hours ago


Approximately 3.7 million Bitcoins are considered inaccessible, representing 20% of the total supply. We investigate how advancements in quantum technology might alter this scenario.

The Impact of Quantum Technology on Bitcoin

Some experts suggest that quantum computers could decipher Bitcoin wallet passwords due to their superior processing capabilities. The possibility of recovering inaccessible Bitcoins becomes real only with further technological advancements.

Bitcoin Security and Core Principles

Bitcoin is known for its immutable record structure and decentralization. According to Jameson Lopp, co-founder of Casa, quantum recovery of Bitcoins could jeopardize the system’s security.

If encryption systems are breached, it could make past transactions alterable, contradicting Bitcoin’s fundamental principles.Jameson Lopp

Need for Security System Updates

Experts argue that advancements in quantum technology necessitate updates to Bitcoin’s existing security mechanisms. How to manage this process without compromising the system’s integrity remains a topic of ongoing debate.

Future advances in quantum technology have the potential to significantly impact Bitcoin's security and accessibility, creating the need for a reevaluation and update of existing protocols.

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