{"id":51660,"date":"2026-09-23T13:37:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T13:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptomag.finance\/?p=51660"},"modified":"2026-09-23T13:37:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T13:37:38","slug":"assessing-the-quantum-threat-to-bitcoin-w-shinobi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptomag.finance\/?p=51660","title":{"rendered":"Assessing the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin w\/ Shinobi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/\">Bitcoin Magazine<\/a><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Assessing-the-Quantum-Threat-to-Bitcoin-w-Shinobi-.jpg\" \/><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/videos\/assessing-the-quantum-threat-to-bitcoin-w-shinobi\">Assessing the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin w\/ Shinobi<\/a><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The quantum threat to Bitcoin is no longer purely theoretical, so what would an actual attack look like on chain? Bitcoin Magazine technical editor Shinobi says you likely wouldn\u2019t get much warning, just movement people slowly realize is illegitimate, either a fast grab at major exchanges and the ETFs or a quiet drain of Satoshi-era coins moved in chunks. In this conversation with Grace Remington and Sean Hagan, he breaks down the real exposure numbers and why an attacker\u2019s motivation determines everything about how it plays out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chapters:<br \/>00:00 \u2014 What a Quantum Attack on Bitcoin Would Look Like On Chain<br \/>01:19 \u2014 Whether an Attacker Wants Profit or Wants to Cause Damage<br \/>01:52 \u2014 How Many Coins Are Vulnerable and How Fast They Could Move<br \/>03:07 \u2014 Why Exchanges Would Be Negligent Not to Migrate Immediately<br \/>03:57 \u2014 The Assumption That Dormant Coins Are Lost Coins<br \/>05:00 \u2014 Migration, Satoshi\u2019s Coins, and the Coins That Won\u2019t Move<br \/>06:35 \u2014 Post-Quantum Signature Work and Taproot Optionality<br \/>07:58 \u2014 Three Things That Put You in Control of Your Exposure<br \/>09:25 \u2014 Why Consensus Changes Wait for Audits<br \/>10:11 \u2014 Inside Bitcoin Magazine\u2019s Quantum Issue and Its Contributors<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.<\/p>\n<p>This post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/videos\/assessing-the-quantum-threat-to-bitcoin-w-shinobi\">Assessing the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin w\/ Shinobi<\/a> first appeared on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/\">Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinmagazine.com\/authors\/patrickgreen\">Patrick Green<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bitcoin Magazine Assessing the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin w\/ Shinobi The quantum threat to Bitcoin is no longer purely theoretical, so what would an actual attack look like on chain? 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