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El Salvador is moving its Bitcoin from one big account to several new addresses to secure its Bitcoin reserves against future threats.
With growing concern over the rise of quantum computing, the country is acting proactively.
Let’s explore how and why El Salvador is safeguarding its Bitcoin and what this could mean for the future of digital security.
Why is El Salvador Moving Bitcoin?
The Bitcoin office notes that quantum computers could one day break the cryptography that protects Bitcoin and other systems like banking and email. When Bitcoin is spent, the public key is revealed, which could make it vulnerable to a quantum attack.
To reduce this risk, the country is spreading its reserve across many addresses, each holding no more than 500 BTC. This way, even if quantum tech becomes powerful enough to attack, only small portions w
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