Headline: As BlackRock’s IBIT Sees Heavy Flows, “Harvest Now, Decrypt Later” Quantum Fears Push Post‑Quantum Wallet Solutions into the Spotlight BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) logged unusually large daily trading volumes, Nasdaq data show — a spike that came without a corresponding price drop and that market observers interpret as retail holdings moving into institutional hands. That flow underscores Bitcoin’s growing role as an institutional macro hedge, but it also sharpens focus on a security problem that could become critical as quantum computing advances. Why institutions are nervous Most cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, rely on Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) to protect private keys. Security researchers warn ECC could be broken by sufficiently powerful quantum computers, creating a window for a “harvest now, decrypt later” strategy: adversaries — including nation‑states, analysts say — capture encrypted data or public keys today and stash them for decryption once quantum hardware and algorithms mature. A particularly vulnerable moment comes when wallets sign transactions and reveal public keys on chain. If attackers have recorded those public keys, future quantum capabilities could theoretically recover corresponding private keys and drain funds. BMIC’s pitch: a post‑quantum wallet stack Against that backdrop, blockchain security project BMIC has positioned itself as an answer to quantum threat vectors. During a presale phase the project raised undisclosed capital, attracting investors focused on blockchain infrastructure security. BMIC says its solution combines a so‑called “Quantum Meta‑Cloud” with AI‑enhanced threat detection to limit public key exposure during transactions. The protocol leverages ERC‑4337 Smart Accounts — a wallet standard that, per BMIC, removes seed‑phrase dependence and layers in quantum‑resistant cryptography. The platform also markets “quantum‑secure” staking options that aim to generate yield without exposing private keys to other network participants. What this means for markets and security Bitcoin’s market capitalization sits near the trillion‑dollar mark, secured today by cryptographic standards designed long before practical quantum computing was plausible. Analysts expect that as institutional adoption grows, protocols offering credible migration paths to post‑quantum defenses could command a valuation premium. Technology researchers estimate blockchain security will need significant upgrades — possibly within the coming decade — to replace traditional cryptography with quantum‑resistant alternatives. The concentration of assets at large custodians and funds further raises the stakes for robust, forward‑looking security architectures. Bottom line and investor reminder The trend — heavy institutional inflows into products like IBIT combined with rising awareness of “harvest now, decrypt later” risks — is accelerating demand for post‑quantum solutions such as those BMIC proposes. But such projects are early stage: presale investments carry extra uncertainty, and claims about future security should be evaluated carefully. Cryptocurrency investments remain risky. Do your own research and consider the technical and execution risks behind any project before allocating capital. Read more AI-generated news on: undefined/news

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