Could Zcash or Ethereum Surpass Bitcoin in Five Years?
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Under specific favorable conditions, Zcash and Ethereum could potentially outpace Bitcoin in valuation by late 2031. As of September 25, Bitcoin boasts a market capitalization of $1.7 trillion, compared to $329 billion for Ethereum and $26.5 billion for Zcash. Bridging this massive valuation gap requires a major misstep by the leading cryptocurrency. One prominent vulnerability lies in the threat posed by future quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptographic security, which could allow hackers to steal funds from wallets with exposed public keys and trigger catastrophic capital flight. According to Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 361 authors, over 34% of all Bitcoin remains vulnerable to these quantum threats. Although BIP-361 aims to fortify the network, the lengthy timeline required for developer approval and final activation means comprehensive security upgrades could take many years, leaving the network exposed for a prolonged period.
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Bitcoin currently records a market capitalization of $1.7 trillion, but it is exposed to the risk of encryption cracking due to the advent of quantum computers. According to the BIP-361 report, over 34% of all Bitcoin is in a vulnerable state, and security improvements are expected to take a long time of over 5 years. Consequently, analyses suggest that alternative cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Zcash could surpass Bitcoin in the long term. Investors must closely monitor technical security vulnerabilities and the network's response speed to them.
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- Bitcoin — As security upgrade discussions such as BIP-361 to counter the quantum computer threat begin in earnest, it could become an opportunity for long-term network structural improvement.
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- Bitcoin — Over 34% of the total supply is vulnerable to quantum computer attacks, and security improvements take over 5 years, posing risks of potential capital flight and price decline.
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If quantum computers crack Bitcoin's encryption, asset theft in on-chain wallets becomes possible, which could lead to rapid capital flight and price crashes. In particular, more than 34% of the total supply is vulnerable, harboring structural weaknesses.
In the bullish scenario, if security upgrades are delayed, Ethereum and Zcash may emerge as alternatives and attract funds, whereas in the bearish scenario, the credibility of the entire cryptocurrency market could take a hit. Whether BIP proposals are approved and the commercialization speed of quantum computers will be key indicators.
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