{"id":67833,"date":"2026-02-09T10:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/coinshares-downplays-quantum-risk-to-bitcoin-network-in-new-report\/"},"modified":"2026-02-09T10:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T10:01:01","slug":"coinshares-downplays-quantum-risk-to-bitcoin-network-in-new-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/coinshares-downplays-quantum-risk-to-bitcoin-network-in-new-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Coinshares Downplays Quantum Risk to Bitcoin Network in New Report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Long-term questions around Bitcoin security continue to surface as new technologies advance. A fresh report from Coinshares looks at one of the most discussed topics in that debate: <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/quantum-computers-pose-new-threat-as-researchers-crack-encryption-protocols\/\">quantum computing<\/a> and what it may mean for Bitcoin over time.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Good to Know<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Coinshares sees quantum computing as a future engineering issue, not a present danger<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Only a small share of Bitcoin supply sits in outputs theoretically exposed<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong>No urgent protocol changes are required under current assumptions<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Coinshares Separates Theory From Timing<\/h2>\n<p>The Coinshares <a href=\"https:\/\/coinshares.com\/corp\/insights\/research-data\/quantum-vulnerability-in-bitcoin-a-manageable-risk\/\">report<\/a>, published Feb. 6, focuses on whether advances in quantum computing create real pressure on Bitcoin today or remain a distant design concern. The conclusion stays clear throughout the analysis. Quantum computing does not place Bitcoin in danger right now.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cBitcoin\u2019s quantum vulnerability is not an immediate crisis but a foreseeable engineering consideration, with ample time for adaptation.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That framing places the issue firmly in the category of long-range planning rather than emergency response. Analysts stress that confusion often comes from overstating what quantum machines can realistically do in the near future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong>177% up to 5BTC + 77 <strong> Free Spins<\/strong>!<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive Welcome Bonus of 177% + 77 Free Spins <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>\u201cIt is a common misconception that they break cryptography as a system, but this is not the case.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>How Bitcoin Security Fits Into the Debate<\/h2>\n<p>Bitcoin relies on elliptic curve signatures to authorize transactions and SHA-256 hashing to secure mining and address creation. The report explains that quantum computing introduces specific theoretical risks rather than a failure of the full security model.<\/p>\n<p>Shor algorithm could eventually target elliptic curve cryptography, but only after public keys become visible on-chain. Grover algorithm, often cited in alarmist claims, simply lowers the effective strength of symmetric hashes while leaving them computationally out of reach.<\/p>\n<p>Because of that, exposure stays limited. Legacy Pay-to-Public-Key outputs account for roughly 8 percent of total Bitcoin supply. Even within that group, only a small subset could create short-term liquidity effects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong><strong>Get 125% \/ $2,500 on 1st deposit!<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive Welcome Bonus of up to $2,500<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>No Rush to Change the Protocol<\/h2>\n<p>From both protocol and market perspectives, Coinshares finds no reason for immediate action. The report supports cautious upgrades over sweeping changes.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSecuring Bitcoin against quantum risks is feasible and non-disruptive.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>That view aligns with the broader Bitcoin governance approach, which favors slow, conservative changes tested over time rather than rapid shifts.<\/p>\n<p>Cryptographer Adam Back shared a similar assessment in comments to Coinshares.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cBitcoin can adopt post-quantum signatures. Schnorr signatures [a technical implementation from a previous upgrade] paved the way for more upgrades, and Bitcoin can continue evolving defensively.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The report also warns that rushed hard forks, experimental cryptography, or attempts to invalidate coins could introduce larger problems tied to decentralization, neutrality, and property rights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong><strong>Get 125% \/ $2,500 on 1st deposit!<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive Welcome Bonus of up to $2,500<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Market Impact Seen as Limited<\/h2>\n<p>Coinshares also evaluated worst-case market scenarios. Under extreme assumptions, analysts estimate that around 10,200 BTC held in specific legacy outputs could be compromised quickly enough to reach the market.<\/p>\n<p>Even then, that volume would resemble routine large transfers or exchange flows rather than a supply shock. Other vulnerable coins remain spread across thousands of addresses, with theft timelines measured in decades, even with optimistic projections for quantum progress.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Does quantum computing threaten Bitcoin today?<\/h3>\n<p>No. Coinshares finds quantum computing to be a future design issue rather than an immediate risk to Bitcoin.<\/p>\n<h3>Which Bitcoin coins face theoretical exposure?<\/h3>\n<p>Legacy Pay-to-Public-Key outputs represent about 8 percent of supply, with only a small fraction capable of short-term effects.<\/p>\n<h3>Could Bitcoin upgrade to address quantum risks?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Post-quantum signatures remain feasible within Bitcoin existing upgrade framework.<\/p>\n<h3>Would quantum theft create a supply shock?<\/h3>\n<p>Coinshares estimates any short-term exposure would mirror normal large transfers, not a disruptive market event.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/bitcoin-security-holds-against-quantum-fears\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org ) Long-term questions around Bitcoin security continue to surface as new technologies advance. A fresh report from Coinshares looks at one of the most discussed topics in that debate: quantum computing and what it may mean for Bitcoin over time. 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