Analyst says XRP faces lower quantum attack risk than Bitcoin
Headline: XRPL validator: 2.4B XRP remain unexposed to quantum risk; only two whale accounts show exposed keys
XRPL validator Vet says most XRP accounts are shielded from a future quantum attack. He sees a smaller exposed surface than on Bitcoin.
Panic rose after Google’s “doomsday” paper. Builders started drafting post‑quantum playbooks. Source: Bitcoinist.
Key numbers
- ~300,000 XRP accounts holding ~2.4B XRP never sent a transaction. Their public keys are hidden. Source: Vet on X.
- Only two long‑dormant whale accounts expose public keys. They hold ~21M XRP. Source: Vet on X.
- That is ~0.03% of circulating supply. Circulating XRP is ~61B as of early April 2026. Source: Coinglass.
Why this matters
- Quantum risk emerges when a public key is visible on‑chain after spending.
- Vet argues XRP’s account model leaves many balances with unexposed keys.
- Analysts warn Bitcoin has more legacy outputs with visible public keys, raising future exposure. Context: Bitcoinist.
Vet’s message to holders
“Important – your XRP is safe, there are no known quantum computers able to threaten public blockchains. By that time the industry figured a path out.”
Source: Vet on X.
