Bitcoin Faces Quantum Threat as Trump Sets 2031 Deadline

President Trump's executive orders have set a tight deadline for federal agencies to adopt post-quantum cryptography and launch a quantum computing program by 2031. This move accelerates the threat quantum computers pose to Bitcoin, with nearly 7 million BTC ($449 billion) exposed due to vulnerable public keys.

The accelerated timeline puts pressure on Bitcoin developers to upgrade security protocols before the government-mandated deadline, balancing risks of dormant coins and network consensus challenges.