Bitcoin in the Quantum Age - David Battaglia

The short article analyzes Bitcoin's vulnerability to quantum computing, specifically through Shor's algorithm that could break the ECDSA system used to protect transactions. It explores the threat posed by a sufficiently powerful quantum computer and proposes solutions, such as the adoption of post-quantum signatures (CRYSTALS-Dilithium), changes to the Proof-of-Work algorithm, or the use of CRYSTALS-Kyber to improve key exchange. The paper concludes that, although the threat is long-term, a preemptive upgrade to post-quantum systems is crucial to Bitcoin's survival.

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