Willy Woo said on X that an analysis using "Opus 5.5" gave a 1.3% probability that Bitcoin signatures will be broken within two years: 0.5% from quantum computing and 0.8% from existing maths aided by AI. He said analyst surveys point to expected BTC returns above 200%.
Willy Woo puts 1.3% chance on Bitcoin signature break within two years
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The story so far: ECDSA quantum threat and bunker mode debate
Justin Drake warned AI-driven maths could break ECDSA within months and urged holders to move funds to never-used addresses in a "bunker mode". Haseeb Qureshi said bunker mode only protects unmoved assets and favours hash-based backup signatures. Willy Woo now puts a 1.3% chance on Bitcoin signatures breaking. Swan's…
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Willy Woo puts 1.3% chance on Bitcoin signature break within two years
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