Part one explained the physics of quantum computing. This piece explains the target — how bitcoin's encryption works, why a ...

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Google published a paper on March 31 that states that Bitcoin's cryptography could be impacted by quantum computing sooner than previously stated.

I am sure you are familiar with the story of James Howells, the unfortunate chap who threw away a hard disk containing some 8,000 bitcoins, worth hundreds of millions of dollars at today’s prices.

Elon Musk has a fresh take on quantum computing threats.

For years, the conversation around quantum computing and cryptocurrency has been dominated by a single, breathless question: Will a quantum breakthrough kill Bitcoin? The fear is simple enough.