Quantum Computers Could Steal Bitcoin in 9 Minutes

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Google researchers published findings on quantum attacks against Bitcoin, describing a 9-minute window in which a "fast clock" quantum computer could intercept unspent transactions. Alex Pruden, Co-Founder & CEO of Project Eleven, walks through the attack vector, why Bitcoin's slow block times make it especially vulnerable, and what happens when permissionless migration is no longer possible. Guests: Alex Pruden (@apruden08), Co-Founder & CEO, Project Eleven Host: Laura Shin (@laurashin) This clip is from a longer conversation on quantum computing and crypto. Full episode here: https://youtube.com/live/PI7kaYEjPMU We go live every Tuesday and Thursday — subscribe to catch it live. _______________________________________________________ #bitcoin #ethereum #crypto #cryptocurrencies ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Subscribe to our channel! Website → https://unchainedcrypto.com Unchained Daily Newsletter (FREE!)→ https://unchainedcrypto.beehiiv.com/subscribe/ Unchained X → https://x.com/unchained_pod Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1123922160?ls=1 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/1cJrrfGY1SKBIRn5noKSAf?si=6SI4qIcRTEO7EhOe0V9n4w RSS Feed → https://feeds.megaphone.fm/LSHML4761942757 Unchained: Your no-hype resource for all things crypto!