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Googles Quantum AI team unveils a whitepaper, potentially threatening Bitcoin and Ethereums security. The team claims cracking their encryption could require as few as 500,000 qubits, a significant reduction from previous estimates. The paper uses a zero-knowledge proof to demonstrate the circuits functionality, with Ethereum researcher Justin Drake co-authoring it. The crypto community reacts, with Haseeb Qureshi urging immediate post-quantum plans and Drake estimating a 10% chance of quantum key breaking by the 2030s. Ethereum is praised for its preparations, while Bitcoin faces calls for upgrades. The threat highlights the vulnerability of decentralized chains, with industry voices emphasizing the need for swift action. Google collaborates with Coinbase and Ethereum to ensure ecosystem health before qubits pose a threat.

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