Will Bitcoin replace SHA-256 before 2027?
On December 9, Google introduced Willow, a breakthrough state-of-the-art quantum chip. This achievement fueled speculation that Bitcoin's encryption may be vulnerable to quantum computers in the not-so-distant future (see https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2024/12/does-googles-new-quantum-chip-willow-threaten-bitcoin-the-crypto-community-responds/). This market will resolve to "Yes" if Bitcoin stops using SHA-256 by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." The resolution source will be the Bitcoin blockchain, in addition to a consensus of credible reporting.
- Status: Open for trading
- Resolves by: December 31, 2026
How this prediction market works
This is an on-chain prediction market on ZanoX. You forecast the outcome by taking a position in Yes or No at the current market price; each correct share settles at full value when the market resolves. Prices move with the crowd, and you can exit any time before resolution. Settlement happens on the Zano blockchain — non-custodial, no account, no KYC.
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