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Technical answer why Bitcoin encryption has NOT been broken yet
The chances of finding the correct seed phrase for a Bitcoin wallet are **effectively zero** under normal circumstances. Here's why: --- ### **1. Seed Phrases Are Mathematically Infeasible to Guess** - A standard **12-word seed phrase** (BIP-39) is generated from a list of **2048 words**. - The total number of possible combinations is **2048¹² ≈ 2¹³²** (a number with **39 digits**). - This is **far larger than the number of atoms in the observable universe** (~10⁸⁰). - A **24-word seed phrase** (BIP-39) has **2048²⁴ ≈ 2²⁶⁴** combinations — even more astronomically large. --- ### **2. Brute-Force Attacks Are Impossible** - Even if someone tried to guess every possible seed phrase: - It would take **billions of years** with current technology. - For context: The universe is only **13.8 billion years old**. - Quantum computing or advanced algorithms would not help, as Bitcoin uses **elliptic curve cryptography** (ECC), which is resistant to known attacks. --- ### **3. Real-World Practicality** - **No one has ever successfully guessed a Bitcoin seed phrase** through brute force or other methods. - The only way to recover a lost wallet is by **remembering or finding the original seed phrase**, **private key**, or **backup**. --- ### **4. Security of Seed Phrases** - A properly generated seed phrase (using a cryptographically secure random number generator) is **unbreakable** by any known method. - If the seed phrase is **weak** (e.g., using common words, patterns, or non-random selection), it might be vulnerable to targeted attacks, but this is extremely rare. --- ### **Summary** - **Chances of guessing a seed phrase**: **~0%** (practically impossible). - **Only way to recover a wallet**: Use the original seed phrase, private key, or backup. - **Best practice**: Store your seed phrase securely and never share it. If you're trying to recover a **lost wallet**, the only hope is to find the original backup — not to guess the seed phrase. submitted by /u/Fun-Finish3923 [link] [comments]
The chances of finding the correct seed phrase for a Bitcoin wallet are **effectively zero** under normal circumstances. Here's why:
---
### **1. Seed Phrases Are Mathematically Infeasible to Guess**
- A standard **12-word seed phrase** (BIP-39) is generated from a list of **2048 words**.
- The total number of possible combinations is **2048¹² ≈ 2¹³²** (a number with **39 digits**).
- This is **far larger than the number of atoms in the observable universe** (~10⁸⁰).
- A **24-word seed phrase** (BIP-39) has **2048²⁴ ≈ 2²⁶⁴** combinations — even more astronomically large.
---
### **2. Brute-Force Attacks Are Impossible**
- Even if someone tried to guess every possible seed phrase:
- It would take **billions of years** with current technology.
- For context: The universe is only **13.8 billion years old**.
- Quantum computing or advanced algorithms would not help, as Bitcoin uses **elliptic curve cryptography** (ECC), which is resistant to
known attacks.
---
### **3. Real-World Practicality**
- **No one has ever successfully guessed a Bitcoin seed phrase** through brute force or other methods.
- The only way to recover a lost wallet is by **remembering or finding the original seed phrase**, **private key**, or **backup**.
---
### **4. Security of Seed Phrases**
- A properly generated seed phrase (using a cryptographically secure random number generator) is **unbreakable** by any known method.
- If the seed phrase is **weak** (e.g., using common words, patterns, or non-random selection), it might be vulnerable to targeted
attacks, but this is extremely rare.
---
### **Summary**
- **Chances of guessing a seed phrase**: **~0%** (practically impossible).
- **Only way to recover a wallet**: Use the original seed phrase, private key, or backup.
- **Best practice**: Store your seed phrase securely and never share it.
If you're trying to recover a **lost wallet**, the only hope is to find the original backup — not to guess the seed phrase.
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