Quantum Computer Cracks 15-Bit ECC Key, the Same Type Used By Bitcoin
- Posted on April 24, 2026
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Quantum Computer Cracks 15-Bit ECC Key, the Same Type Used By Bitcoin
A quantum computer was able to break a 15-bit elliptic-curve cryptographic key, according to the quantum computing security research company Project 11.