Will Bitcoin replace SHA-256 before 2027?

As of Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:41:45 UTC, Opinion traders price Yes (4.6%). The market has $52 in volume and closes on Fri, 01 Jan 2027.

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Yes4.6%4.6¢95.4¢

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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. 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.

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