Researcher Breaks 15-Bit ECC Key on Quantum Hardware, Flags Potential Bitcoin Risk

Independent researcher Giancarlo Lelli broke a 15-bit ECC key on public quantum hardware and won a 1 BTC bounty. The demonstration was described as the largest public quantum attack demonstration to date. Estimates suggest breaking 256-bit ECC may require about 500,000 qubits and could leave around 6.9 million bitcoins exposed, highlighting the need for post-quantum upgrades.

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