On July 4, 2025, eight dormant Bitcoin wallets containing a total of 80,000 BTC were activated after 14 years. This massive transaction, totaling 10,000 BTC from each wallet, has raised speculations regarding security and potential quantum threats to Bitcoin. The coins were sent to SegWit addresses, which are considered more secure against such threats than their older counterparts like P2PK and P2PKH. Recently, concerns have emerged that quantum computing could compromise Bitcoin's security by breaking the cryptographic methods used to secure wallets. Upgrades are being implemented, particularly regarding dormant wallets, to mitigate risks. Additionally, 28,600 BTC were sent to Galaxy Digital shortly after the initial movement, potentially influencing market prices. These wallets, attributed to a single entity, have drawn attention due to the time elapsed since their last activity, with some speculating they belong to Roger Ver, who was arrested prior to the movements. The article also discusses OP_RETURN messages that were sent around this time, suggesting possible attempts at legal and phishing maneuvers, although no clear evidence of hacking is present.

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