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Bitcoin’s long-term security faces a potential challenge from quantum computing.

According to recent data, around 7.12 million BTC, representing 35.4% of the total supply, have publicly exposed keys that could be vulnerable to future quantum attacks.

This exposure is linked to factors such as address reuse and exchange holdings.

However, this does not mean these Bitcoin holdings are at risk of being hacked today. Current quantum computers cannot break Bitcoin’s cryptography.

The key concern is preparation. As quantum technology advances, Bitcoin may need stronger cryptographic protection to secure funds over the long term.

Quantum computing is not an immediate threat, but it is a risk the crypto industry cannot ignore.

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TxNinja
7.12m BTC with exposed keys? That's a lot of legacy UTXOs sitting there. Reuse patterns are hard to unlearn, especially for exchanges. Still, the timeline matters more than the headline—fault-tolerant