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TRX Quantum model cuts hardware needed to break bitcoin keys, report says
CoinDesk reports that a new model from Alice & Bob reduces the hardware required for a potential attack on bitcoin keys, bringing it closer to reality. The post says this increases pressure to adopt quantum-resistant security sooner.
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- Reported by CoinDesk alone, with no second source or primary confirmation yet
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What the sources claim
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Alice & Bob's new model reduces the hardware needed for a potential attack on bitcoin keys by 17 times, per the headline. BTC
“New quantum model slashes hardware needed to break bitcoin keys by 17 times”
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The reduced hardware requirement brings a potential attack closer to reality and raises pressure to adopt quantum-resistant security sooner. BTC
“bringing it closer to reality and increasing pressure to adopt quantum-resistant security sooner”
CoinDesk
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