Quantum Hacks May Go Undetected: Quantus CEO Warns First Attack Could Be Invisible
TechNadu · x · 2026-08-10
Quantus Network CEO Christopher Smith warns that the first quantum attack on crypto may go unnoticed, as a quantum computer could reconstruct private keys from public blockchain data without breaching wallets or devices. This complicates identifying 'Q Day'. Smith and Blockchain Capital researcher Sean Cheetham suggest attackers may target military systems, state secrets, or Tether's USDT issuance key rather than Satoshi's bitcoins.
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