Google's Willow quantum chip, introduced by CEO Sundar Pichai, marks a significant advancement in quantum computing with 105 qubits and error reduction capabilities. This breakthrough has sparked discussions in the crypto community regarding Bitcoin's cryptographic security, highlighting the urgent need for post-quantum encryption within the next decade. Experts assert that while Bitcoin remains secure for now, proactive measures are necessary, especially for early-minted coins using the vulnerable Pay-to-Public-Key format.
