Analyst says XRP is better equipped than Bitcoin to withstand quantum attacks.

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2 days ago

Limited XRP Exposure

Research shows about 300,000 XRP accounts holding 2.4 billion tokens have never sent funds, keeping their public keys hidden from quantum attacks. Only two large wallets, each with roughly 21 million XRP, are inactive for over five years and expose their keys. Consequently, dormant vulnerable XRP whales are virtually nonexistent.

Ledger Design and Mitigations

The XRP Ledger hides public keys until a transaction is signed, unlike Bitcoin’s older pay‑to‑public‑key format, protecting inactive accounts. Active accounts can rotate signing keys without changing the underlying address, offering an extra layer of security. Escrow mechanisms further safeguard funds, as locked assets cannot be accessed regardless of computing power.

Broader Quantum Concerns

A recent Google paper warned that advanced quantum computers could compromise major Ethereum and Bitcoin keys within minutes, raising network‑wide fears. The Lightning Network’s design also exposes public keys, creating additional vulnerability. Researchers are testing post‑quantum signature schemes on sidechains to give users stronger protection without altering base protocols.