[Christopher Smith: Quantum Computing May Exploit Tether Minting Keys Through Trace-Free Private Key Derivation Attacks] According to Cointelegraph, Quantus founder Christopher Smith has warned that the first sign of quantum computing breaking encryption technology could be abnormal, untraceable wallet asset transfers, where attackers derive private keys solely from on-chain public keys. Smith believes Tether's minting keys are high-value targets, enabling attackers to issue additional USDT and sell for arbitrage. Blockchain Capital security researcher Sean Cheetham suggests attackers are more likely to prioritize exchange hot wallets. Smith predicts a 50-50 chance of quantum decryption being achieved before 2028, while Cheetham estimates it will occur in the early 2030s. Google has already advanced its post-quantum migration timeline to 2029 as of March this year.