Bitcoin Devs Build Quantum-Proof Wallet Prototype to Protect Funds

BitcoincomNews · 2026-04-10T15:12:01+00:00

Developers created a Bitcoin prototype for wallet recovery in case of quantum computing threats, using zk-STARK proofs for secure ownership verification while protecting 6.9 million vulnerable Bitcoins. The process takes 50 seconds and requires 12GB RAM.

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2026-04-10 15:12:01

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Story Highlights* Bitcoin developers built prototype allowing wallet recovery during potential quantum computing security emergency.

Prototype uses zk-STARK proofs to verify ownership without exposing private keys.
Solution protects roughly 6.9 million Bitcoin vulnerable to future quantum attacks.
Proof generation takes 50 seconds, uses 12GB RAM, outputs 1.7MB file.

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