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title: 'Glassnode: 10% of Bitcoin Supply at Risk from Quantum Computing'
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  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-05-20-glassnode-10-of-bitcoin-supply-at-risk-from-quantum-computing
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  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-05-20-glassnode-10-of-bitcoin-supply-at-risk-from-quantum-computing
date: '2026-05-20T21:56:29.524560+00:00'
category: bitcoin
tags:
  - bitcoin
  - quantum
  - security
  - glassnode
  - bip-360
source: CoinTelegraph
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  https://cointelegraph.com/news/nearly-10-bitcoin-supply-structurally-unsafe-quantum-breakthrough-glassnode?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound
publisher: CryptoCatalyst
summary: >-
  Analytics firm Glassnode warns that nearly 10% of Bitcoin's supply could be
  compromised by a quantum computing breakthrough. The firm recommends
  implementing quantum-resistant solutions like BIP-360 to mitigate this risk.
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# Glassnode: 10% of Bitcoin Supply at Risk from Quantum Computing

Analytics firm Glassnode warns that nearly 10% of Bitcoin's supply could be compromised by a quantum computing breakthrough. The firm recommends implementing quantum-resistant solutions like BIP-360 to mitigate this risk.

Glassnode, a leading blockchain analytics provider, has identified that approximately 10% of the Bitcoin supply is potentially vulnerable to a future quantum computing breakthrough. This revelation underscores the urgent need for the Bitcoin community to adopt quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions.

The analysis highlights that certain Bitcoin addresses and transactions could be at risk if a powerful enough quantum computer is developed. Glassnode specifically points to BIP-360, a proposed Bitcoin Improvement Proposal, as a potential solution to enhance the network's resilience against quantum threats.

For everyday Bitcoin users, this news serves as a reminder of the evolving nature of cryptographic security. While a quantum computing breakthrough capable of threatening Bitcoin is not imminent, the community is encouraged to stay informed about developments in quantum-resistant technologies. This ensures that their holdings remain secure in the long term.

Moving forward, Bitcoin developers and users should monitor discussions around BIP-360 and other quantum-resistant proposals. Keeping an eye on advancements in quantum computing and cryptographic research will be crucial for maintaining the security of the Bitcoin network.

## Source

This article is a summary of reporting by [CoinTelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/nearly-10-bitcoin-supply-structurally-unsafe-quantum-breakthrough-glassnode?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound), written by an automated editorial pipeline. See https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/editorial-policy.

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