Investment management giant BlackRock has warned investors about the potential vulnerability of the Bitcoin network to quantum computers. The warning was contained in the updated version of BlackRock’s prospectus for IBIT, which is the company’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, and warns that developers of decentralized networks like the one running Bitcoin often lack financial incentives to address security threats quickly. You can listen to all of the Quantum Minute episodes at https://QuantumMinute.com. The Quantum Minute is brought to you by Applied Quantum, a leading consultancy and solutions provider specializing in quantum computing, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, and quantum AI. Learn more at https://AppliedQuantum.com.

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