New Google Research Shows XRP Is Ahead of Bitcoin In This Key Area

New academic findings on quantum computing have added weight to a growing view about the safety of the Bitcoin network and XRP Ledger.

A recent post from Vet (@Vet_X0) highlighted Google’s Quantum Day research findings, suggesting that XRP holds an advantage over Bitcoin in one key area.

That area is quantum readiness. The discussion centers on how blockchains protect digital signatures and how quickly they can adapt to new threats.

Wow!! Today is Quantum Day! Google released new research on Quantum risk in Blockchains.

Highlighting XRP and its efforts multiple times. Here are the findings and why especially Bitcoin:

>Denis testnet of the XRP Ledger with full quantum proof algorithms.

>XRP's native key…

— Vet (@Vet_X0)

XRP’s Edge Over Bitcoin

The newly released paper from Google researchers outlines how quantum systems could break elliptic curve cryptography with fewer resources than expected. Vet explains that a quantum attack could happen in “less than 9 minutes” once a public key is visible during a transaction.

This matters because when a transaction is sent, the public key is exposed before the transaction is fully confirmed on the network. During that time, a powerful quantum computer could attempt to calculate the private key and take control of the funds.

This is where timing becomes important. The average block time for Bitcoin is about 10 minutes, and sometimes transactions can take hours on the network. That means the confirmation time is longer than the 9-minute attack window described in the research. In that scenario, a transaction could theoretically be attacked before it is confirmed.

XRP Ledger Highlighted for Key Rotation

The research also categorizes blockchain designs based on exposure risk. In the highlighted section of the paper, the XRP Ledger appears alongside networks that support protocol-level key rotation.

While XRP’s transaction speed already solves the problem of temporary public key exposure, protocol-level key rotation addresses long-term exposure.

This feature allows users to update credentials without transferring funds. That approach contrasts with models where users must move assets to new addresses to maintain security. While it is not a perfect solution, it provides a structural advantage when preparing for future cryptographic threats, placing XRP ahead.

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Testing Quantum-Resistant Systems

Vet also referenced ongoing development within the XRP Ledger ecosystem. He pointed to the “Denis testnet,” where developers are testing quantum-resistant algorithms designed to replace current signature methods. These include advanced schemes built to withstand attacks from quantum systems capable of running algorithms such as Shor’s algorithm.

He added that “key rotation alone is not enough,” since the risk remains at the moment a transaction is signed. This aligns with the research, which focuses on vulnerabilities during active signature exposure rather than long-term storage alone. However, reports from late 2025 show that the XRP Ledger is pioneering quantum-resistant transactions and already preparing for future threats.