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BTQ Technologies has launched the Bitcoin Quantum testnet, marking a historic achievement in digital asset security. Commemorating the 17th anniversary of the first BTC transaction, the company introduced this fork specifically designed to resist the computing power of future quantum computers. By replacing the traditional ECDSA algorithm with the NIST-approved ML-DSA post-quantum standard, the project seeks to safeguard protocol integrity against emerging cryptographic vulnerabilities. This initiative will have a significant impact, considering that approximately 6.26 million BTC are stored in addresses vulnerable to Shor’s algorithm. Major institutions such as BlackRock and VanEck have already warned of these risks in SEC filings, while the U.S. government has set deadlines for the transition to post-quantum algorithms. The next step involves monitoring both the performance of the ML-DSA protocol and community participation in detecting vulnerabilities within the open network. Investors should closely watch the progress of this technology, as the success of Bitcoin Quantum could accelerate regulatory and technical debates regarding the implementation of similar protections in Bitcoin Core to prevent the massive hacking of legacy wallets before 2030.
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