Satoshi-era bitcoin faces a bigger quantum threat after Google’s new Willow breakthrough

What happened

Satoshi-era bitcoin faces a bigger quantum threat after Google’s new Willow breakthrough

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2 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. CoinDeskPrimary source · Supports · EN · 49%
   Satoshi-era bitcoin faces a bigger quantum threat after Google’s new Willow breakthrough ↗Oct 16, 2026, 10:30 PM
2. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   Math Professor Warns of Threat to Bitcoin from AI Pivot ↗Oct 16, 2026, 9:25 AM

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• Satoshi-era bitcoin faces a bigger quantum threat after Google’s new Willow breakthrough Observed

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Timeline

1. October 16, 2026 at 9:25 AMFirst reported
2. Oct 16, 2026, 10:31 PMUnverified · 68/63%

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