IBM Advances Quantum Computing, Heightening Bitcoin Security Concerns

IBM is developing a fault-tolerant quantum computer called Starling, expected by 2029, which could accelerate the timeline for quantum threats to Bitcoin's security. Despite current skepticism, experts acknowledge that advancements in quantum error correction could eventually pose risks to cryptographic systems, prompting a need for quantum-resistant encryption. IBM's roadmap includes scaling up qubits and modular architectures to achieve practical quantum computing.