Bitcoin News Update: Early Bitcoin Holders Transfer $16.6 Million to Counter Quantum Computing Risks
- A 14-year-old Bitcoin wallet (18eY9o) moved $16.6M in a single transaction, reigniting concerns over quantum computing threats to legacy P2PK addresses. - Experts warn quantum machines could crack Bitcoin's encryption within 4-5 years, with 25% of Bitcoin ($554B) at risk, particularly older wallets. - Companies like SEALSQ and Xanadu are advancing post-quantum solutions, but analysts stress urgent action is needed by 2026 to secure crypto infrastructure. - Institutional adoption of custodial products and
A Bitcoin wallet that has been inactive for 14 years
This transaction reflects a larger pattern of early Bitcoin adopters—often called "OGs"—either cashing out or reallocating their coins as Bitcoin nears significant price thresholds. Recently, over 80,000 BTC associated with a major 2011-era holder was sold via
Quantum computing has become a major worry for the cryptocurrency sector. Recent progress by Google in quantum technology has increased concerns that quantum computers might break Bitcoin’s elliptic curve encryption within four to five years, according to Pierre-Luc Dallaire-Demers, the founder of post-quantum security company Pauli Group. Deloitte has calculated that about 25% of all Bitcoin—roughly $554 billion—could be exposed to quantum attacks, especially older wallets. The risk is not limited to cryptocurrencies; experts warn that much of the internet’s security infrastructure could also be threatened.
The need to fix these weaknesses is urgent, as the Bitcoin network is slowly moving toward quantum-proof solutions. Firms like SEALSQ Corp. have introduced hardware-based post-quantum cryptography, while Canadian companies such as Xanadu and 1QBit are working on large-scale quantum computing projects. Still, experts warn that switching to quantum-safe systems could require 6 to 12 months, making it crucial to act before 2026.
Interest from large investors in Bitcoin has changed as well, with major holders increasingly turning to custodial services like BlackRock’s ETF. While many early users still value self-custody, the emergence of institutional investment products has changed the traditional landscape, according to a
The reactivation of the 18eY9o wallet underscores the vulnerability of older Bitcoin systems. As quantum computing technology progresses, the urgency to implement quantum-resistant measures grows—posing significant consequences for the future of decentralized finance.
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