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Coinbase Works to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin Ahead of Threat
Original: Coinbase Is Racing to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin Before It Has To
Coinbase is moving to protect Bitcoin against future quantum computing attacks, work it is undertaking before such computers pose a real danger. The effort reflects growing concern in the crypto industry that quantum machines could eventually break the cryptography securing Bitcoin, prompting exchanges to prepare defenses early.
Why now: Rapid advances in quantum computing have raised fears that Bitcoin's cryptography could one day be broken, putting holdings at risk.
Evidence
- Coinbase Is Racing to Quantum-Proof Bitcoin Before It Has To · Startup Fortune
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