6.04 million Bitcoin exposed to quantum risk, says Glassnode
A recent analysis by Glassnode reveals that approximately 6.04 million Bitcoin are at risk from potential quantum computing attacks. This figure represents about 30.2% of Bitcoin's total issued supply, with these coins having visible public keys on the blockchain. The remaining 13.99 million BTC are considered structurally shielded as their public keys have not been exposed.
- ▪6.04 million Bitcoin are exposed to quantum risk due to visible public keys.
- ▪This amount constitutes about 30.2% of Bitcoin's total issued supply.
- ▪The remaining 13.99 million Bitcoin have no public-key exposure and are structurally shielded.
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