Bitcoin Faces Greater Quantum Computing Risk Than Ethereum, Citi Warns
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Citi warns that Bitcoin faces a greater quantum computing risk than Ethereum due to governance differences, not just technological disparities. Bitcoin's decentralized nature and lack of a governing body make it more vulnerable, while Ethereum's shift to proof-of-stake and sharding may provide a safer haven from potential quantum attacks, impacting Bitcoin's long-term security.
Both Bitcoin and Ethereum face a quantum computing threat, but Citi says the gap between them comes down to governance, not just technology.