Quantum Bitcoin Hacking Challenge

Welcome to Qryptonic. Project Eleven is a global challenge offering 1 Bitcoin to the first team that can simulate a quantum-only break of an elliptic curve cryptographic key—using Shor’s algorithm—on real quantum hardware. The deadline? April 5, 2026. To win, you can’t use classical shortcuts. You need to demonstrate that today’s quantum systems, noisy and imperfect as they are, can push the boundaries of cryptographic security. That’s why Qryptonic has released a strategic roadmap—open-access, engineered for impact—to help students and researchers take on the challenge. The goal is simple but bold: simulate a 3-bit ECC key break using real quantum platforms like IonQ Forte. A 4-bit break is the stretch target. Why 3-bit? Because while it’s a small key, it represents a big leap in proving that quantum cryptanalysis is no longer theoretical—it’s real, replicable, and advancing fast. This roadmap isn’t conceptual. It’s tactical. Inside, you’ll find: A defined hardware strategy: starting with IonQ’s 36-qubit Forte system, with fallback options like IBM Heron and Google Willow if success rates drop below key thresholds. An advanced error mitigation stack, including zero-noise extrapolation, dynamical decoupling, probabilistic error cancellation, and Q-CTRL’s Fire Opal toolkit—all mapped to performance gates that determine if and when to scale trials. Two budget tracks: one at $90,000 for a lean path focused on 3-bit success, and one at $170,000 with full platform optimization, parallel testing, and advanced mitigation. A clear timeline: launch begins May 2025, IonQ testing spans Q2 and Q3, and the final submission target is March 5, 2026—one month before the official deadline. But this isn’t just about winning Bitcoin. It’s about proving what’s possible—and what’s inevitable. If a student team can simulate a 3-bit ECC break under real-world quantum conditions, it will signal a new era. It won’t compromise Bitcoin’s live 256-bit encryption, but it will collapse the illusion that quantum threats are decades away. Theoretical threats become demonstrable. Timelines accelerate. And the window for enterprise migration to post-quantum cryptography narrows. This roadmap is a launchpad for learners—and a litmus test for the industry. It was designed for students, researchers, educators, crypto professionals, and cybersecurity leaders who aren’t just curious about quantum threats—they want to confront them. Qryptonic’s broader mission is to make enterprises Post Quantum Ready, Permanently. We do that through quantum-grade penetration testing, cryptographic audits, and the QStrike™ platform—our flagship quantum breach simulation tool. This roadmap extends that mission to the academic and open-source communities. Because when Q-Day arrives, no organization should say, “We didn’t see it coming.” To request access to the roadmap, email project11@qryptonic.com today. Spots are limited ahead of the May 2025 pilot launch. To learn more about our quantum readiness work, visit qryptonic.com. Join the quantum revolution. Compete for 1 BTC. Help secure the future—before someone else breaks it first.