Why 35% of Bitcoin Is Vulnerable to Quantum Attacks Markets Outlook

What quantum means for Satoshi's bitcoin with Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden. Two recent landmark papers dramatically shortened the timeline for a quantum threat to blockchain security. Project Eleven CEO Alex Pruden joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to break down what it means for Satoshi's bitcoin, why 35% of all bitcoin is already exposed, and what can actually be done to protect holdings right now. - Check out CoinDesk’s latest research report as part of the Definitive Stablecoin Landscape Series, commissioned by Ripple: - Timecodes: 00:00 - What You Need to Know About Quantum Computers03:16 - The Breakthrough Papers Challenging the Quantum Timeline04:59 - The 9-Minute Bitcoin Attack Window Explained06:33 - Could a Quantum Computer Exist by 2030 and Can We Catch Up?10:37 - Who's At Risk?13:22 - Satoshi's Bitcoin and the $150B Question17:00 - National Security Implications19:56 - Predicting How the Quantum Risk Plays Out21:46 - What Is the Cost of Migrating to Post-Quantum Cryptography?24:51 - Are Institutions Paying Enough Attention?28:06 - What You Should Know About Quantum Going into Consensus Miami 2026 - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

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Why 35% of Bitcoin Is Vulnerable to Quantum Attacks Markets Outlook is an episode from Markets Daily Crypto Roundup by CoinDesk.

This episode is 29:46 long.

This episode was published on Apr 9, 2026.

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