Bitcoin News Today: Elon Musk Asks Grok AI About Quantum Threats to Bitcoin Security

Elon Musk recently asked Grok AI, the artificial intelligence chatbot integrated into X (formerly Twitter), whether quantum computing poses a threat to the security of Bitcoin’s SHA-256 hashing algorithm. This inquiry followed IBM’s recent announcements outlining a roadmap toward quantum computing advancements, including a target of 2,000 qubits by 2033 [1]. Musk, known for his investments in and public endorsements of Bitcoin, sought to understand the practical risks posed by emerging quantum technologies to the blockchain ecosystem.

Grok AI provided a detailed response, stating that the likelihood of quantum computers compromising Bitcoin’s cryptographic security is nearly zero over the next five years. By 2035, the probability is expected to rise but would still remain below 10%. The AI cited 2025 assessments from institutions like NIST and IBM, as well as expert surveys, which indicate that current quantum systems are limited to around 1,000 noisy qubits, far short of the millions of error-corrected qubits needed to execute attacks such as Grover’s algorithm [3]. These findings align with existing expert consensus that quantum threats to Bitcoin remain speculative and not imminent [4].

Musk’s personal stake in Bitcoin is notable, as Tesla and SpaceX collectively hold 11,509 Bitcoins, valued at over $1.31 billion. He has also expressed personal ownership of the asset, underlining his vested interest in its long-term security and stability [5]. His engagement with Grok AI reflects a growing dialogue between the tech and financial sectors about the implications of quantum computing on cryptographic protocols.

Though theoretical vulnerabilities—such as the susceptibility of Bitcoin’s elliptic curve signature schemes to quantum attacks—have been discussed in forums like Reddit, practical execution remains uncertain [6]. The AI also highlighted that future blockchain upgrades, such as the adoption of more advanced hashing algorithms like SHA-3 or SHA-512, could further strengthen defenses against quantum threats.

As quantum computing research accelerates, the response from Grok AI offers a measured and factual perspective for investors and developers. For now, Bitcoin appears resilient to quantum-based attacks, but ongoing monitoring of technological progress will be essential for long-term security planning.

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[2] U.Today. (2025). Musk Asks Grok if Bitcoin Can Get Hacked: Details. https://u.today/musk-asks-grok-if-bitcoin-can-get-hacked-details

[3] Binance Square. (2025). manas_21's Profile. https://www.binance.com/en/square/profile/square-creator-22459094e9b12

[4] Instagram. (2025). $2B in Bitcoin on the balance sheet. https://www.instagram.com/p/DM6AT0uNvfX/

[6] Reddit. (2025). We knew this lol. https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1mfut7p/we_knew_this_lol/