Clock is ticking for bitcoin to prevent quantum threat as it could drain 6.9 million BTC including Satoshi’s

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Bitcoin's wallet security faces potential vulnerability from quantum computers using Shor's algorithm, which could compromise approximately 6.9 million bitcoins including Satoshi Nakamoto's holdings. Mining and blockchain ledger would remain secure. Google's recent research suggests quantum attacks require fewer resources than previously thought, creating urgency for security upgrades.

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