HOW QUANTUM COMPUTING AFFECTS BITCOIN: EXPLORING THE IMPACT

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Development in quantum computing could potentially disrupt the security of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. Bitcoin uses blockchain technology for transaction safety, which some argue can be compromised by quantum computers due to their ability to perform calculations exponentially faster than classical computers. However, experts believe post-quantum encryption algorithms and soft forks in Bitcoin's protocol could help secure it from quantum computer attacks.