Bitcoin's 1.1M BTC from Satoshi likely safe from quantum computing threats, experts say.

Experts at the Bitcoin Conference 2026 discussed the security of Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million BTC against quantum computing threats. They emphasized that these coins, spread across 22,000 addresses, are unlikely to be compromised due to their distribution and the fundamental principle of property rights. Centralized exchanges and active holders are considered more vulnerable but better prepared to adopt new cryptographic protections. While quantum computing poses theoretical risks, current technology is not yet capable of practical attacks on Bitcoin, and ongoing research into post-quantum cryptography aims to safeguard Bitcoin's future.