How the Crypto World Is Preparing for Quantum Computing, Explained

While quantum computers are not a threat to at the moment, the oldest cryptocurrency might need an upgrade in the future.

Bitcoin uses two security schemes, the hashing function used in the block creation and the ECDSA algorithm used for signatures. The latter is more vulnerable to risks posed by quantum computers, and it might require an additional layer of protection in the future.

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