⚛️ The Impact of Quantum Computing on the Price
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#Bitcoin Research and Summary
Quantum computing is widely considered the greatest long-term threat to Bitcoin security. However, its impact on the price at the current moment is more a matter of speculation and fear (FUD) than immediate reality.
1. Fundamental Threat to Bitcoin Security
The main concern is not with mining (Proof-of-Work), but with the cryptography that protects wallets:
Private Key Break: Quantum computers, using algorithms like Shor's, would have the theoretical capability to derive the private key of a wallet from the public key (exposed after the first transaction). This would allow an attacker to steal or transfer funds from any vulnerable address.