XRP, Quantum Attack Concerns Reignited... "If Satoshi-era Wallets Explode, It's Over" Warning

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While some early XRP (XRP) wallets face potential exposure to quantum computer attacks, the majority of the supply remains secure, reigniting the market's security debate.

According to U.Today, a cryptocurrency specialized media outlet, on April 30 (local time), an XRP Ledger validator analyzed approximately 7.81 million accounts and revealed that some early 'Satoshi-era' wallets have a structure that could be vulnerable to quantum attacks. These wallets are accounts that have been inactive for a long time and are considered to have a theoretical attack surface due to their public key structure.

However, the proportion of wallets with such potential vulnerabilities among the total supply remained extremely limited. According to the analysis, only about 0.02% fell into this category, with most other accounts maintaining a more secure structure. While early wallets have technical limitations, their impact on the overall network is currently interpreted as limited.

Notably, a total of 2.316 billion XRP were confirmed to be safe from quantum attacks. This amount belongs to accounts where public keys have not been exposed or are protected by security measures, making them not targets for attack. It is also noteworthy that approximately 27.21% of all accounts fall into this safe zone.

Meanwhile, approximately 76.8 billion XRP were theoretically classified as potentially vulnerable to quantum attacks, but most are accounts that have been active recently and are expected to be addressable through future security upgrades. A considerable number of accounts also have various security methods applied, including multi-signature structures, suggesting that the actual risk of immediate realization is low.

The XRP Ledger is pursuing a phased security enhancement roadmap in preparation for the era of quantum computing. Despite the structural vulnerabilities of some early wallets, the system's stability is maintained as most of the network's assets are in a safe zone.

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