Google Willow Quantum vs Bitcoin Encryption
Today, Google announced that Willow has reached 105 qubits with improved error rates. Should Bitcoiners worry?
🚫 Short Answer: No.
🔒 #bitcoin relies on two types of encryption:
1️⃣ ECDSA 256: Vulnerable to "Shor’s algorithm," but cracking it would require over 1,000,000 qubits. Willow’s 105 isn’t even close.
2️⃣ SHA-256: Even tougher—requires a different approach (Grover’s algorithm) and millions of physical qubits to pose a real threat.
Bitcoin’s cryptography remains SAFU... for now.
Today, Google announced that Willow has reached 105 qubits with improved error rates. Should Bitcoiners worry?
🚫 Short Answer: No.
🔒 #bitcoin relies on two types of encryption:
1️⃣ ECDSA 256: Vulnerable to "Shor’s algorithm," but cracking it would require over 1,000,000 qubits. Willow’s 105 isn’t even close.
2️⃣ SHA-256: Even tougher—requires a different approach (Grover’s algorithm) and millions of physical qubits to pose a real threat.
Bitcoin’s cryptography remains SAFU... for now.
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