Google Willow Quantum vs Bitcoin Encryption

Today, Google announced that Willow has reached 105 qubits with improved error rates. Should Bitcoiners worry?

🚫 Short Answer: No.

🔒 Bitcoin relies on two types of encryption:

1️⃣ ECDSA 256: Vulnerable to "Shor’s algorithm," but cracking it would require over 1,000,000 qubits. Willow’s 105 isn’t even close.

2️⃣ SHA-256: Even tougher—requires a different approach (Grover’s algorithm) and millions of physical qubits to pose a real threat.

Bitcoin’s cryptography remains SAFU... for now.

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