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The most vulnerable addresses are Pay-to-Public-Key addresses, known as P2PK, where the public key is directly visible on the blockchain. Once a public key is exposed, a quantum computer running Shor's algorithm could theoretically derive the corresponding private key and authorize transactions from that address. Bitcoin's older address formats, including those used in the earliest transactions on the network, are P2PK addresses. More modern Pay-to-Public-Key-Hash addresses are somewhat less immediately vulnerable because the public key is not revealed until the first outgoing transaction, giving the owner a window to move funds to a quantum-resistant address before the key can be attacked. Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million BTC sits across approximately 22,000 P2PK addresses of 50 BTC each, making it among the most discussed potential targets in the quantum vulnerability conversation.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/topic/19513/which-types-of-crypto-addresses-are-most-vulnerable-to-a-quantum-attackRSS for NodeThu, 07 May 2026 18:36:26 GMTTue, 05 May 2026 09:11:13 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 22:07:56 GMT]]>Quantum computing really making everyone rethink old assumptions.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54109https://undeads.com/forum/post/54109Tue, 05 May 2026 22:07:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 22:05:13 GMT]]>Wild that coins untouched for years are still influencing crypto debates.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54102https://undeads.com/forum/post/54102Tue, 05 May 2026 22:05:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 22:04:04 GMT]]>The balance between transparency and security is getting tested again.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54099https://undeads.com/forum/post/54099Tue, 05 May 2026 22:04:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 22:01:54 GMT]]>One future breakthrough could change everything overnight 😭

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54092https://undeads.com/forum/post/54092Tue, 05 May 2026 22:01:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:46 GMT]]>Security in blockchain never really stops developing.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54089https://undeads.com/forum/post/54089Tue, 05 May 2026 22:00:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:58:27 GMT]]>This is why crypto keeps evolving every cycle 🚀

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54082https://undeads.com/forum/post/54082Tue, 05 May 2026 21:58:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:57:07 GMT]]>Interesting how newer wallet formats already reduce some risks

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54079https://undeads.com/forum/post/54079Tue, 05 May 2026 21:57:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:55:01 GMT]]>Satoshi era wallets becoming part of quantum conversations was not on my bingo card.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54072https://undeads.com/forum/post/54072Tue, 05 May 2026 21:55:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:51:50 GMT]]>Public keys just sitting there feels uncomfortable now 😅.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54069https://undeads.com/forum/post/54069Tue, 05 May 2026 21:51:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:49:29 GMT]]>Bitcoin surviving multiple eras of technology is honestly impressive.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54062https://undeads.com/forum/post/54062Tue, 05 May 2026 21:49:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:48:10 GMT]]>The tech world changes faster than old systems can adapt sometimes.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54059https://undeads.com/forum/post/54059Tue, 05 May 2026 21:48:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:45:49 GMT]]>Feels like crypto security is entering a whole new chapter.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54052https://undeads.com/forum/post/54052Tue, 05 May 2026 21:45:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:44:16 GMT]]>P2PK addresses suddenly getting all the attention lately 🤔

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54049https://undeads.com/forum/post/54049Tue, 05 May 2026 21:44:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:36:31 GMT]]>Crazy how old wallet formats became a modern discussion again.

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54042https://undeads.com/forum/post/54042Tue, 05 May 2026 21:36:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 21:31:50 GMT]]>Early Bitcoin design choices still matter today 👀

]]>https://undeads.com/forum/post/54039https://undeads.com/forum/post/54039Tue, 05 May 2026 21:31:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which types of crypto addresses are most vulnerable to a quantum attack? on Tue, 05 May 2026 09:46:18 GMT]]>Pay-to-Public-Key means the key is just sitting there publicly, the name really did warn everyone from the beginning

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