Is there a way to build a wallet generator till you hit the jackpot ?

[MoonShadow]

People have tried, and are still trying to bruteforce an address with funds in it. To my knowledge no one has done it yet

Nor is that likely to occur unless and until either the breakers aquire a 150+ qbit quantum computer or a serious flaw is discovered in the address algo.  Even if both were to occur, the odds of succes aren't particularly high.

[1713518852]

1713518852

[1713518852]

1713518852

[foggyb]

People have tried, and are still trying to bruteforce an address with funds in it. To my knowledge no one has done it yet

Nor is that likely to occur unless and until either the breakers aquire a 150+ qbit quantum computer or a serious flaw is discovered in the address algo.  Even if both were to occur, the odds of succes aren't particularly high.

So you're telling me there's a chance??

[MoonShadow]

People have tried, and are still trying to bruteforce an address with funds in it. To my knowledge no one has done it yet

Nor is that likely to occur unless and until either the breakers aquire a 150+ qbit quantum computer or a serious flaw is discovered in the address algo.  Even if both were to occur, the odds of succes aren't particularly high.

So you're telling me there's a chance??

Yes, there is a chance.

[foggyb]

People have tried, and are still trying to bruteforce an address with funds in it. To my knowledge no one has done it yet

Nor is that likely to occur unless and until either the breakers aquire a 150+ qbit quantum computer or a serious flaw is discovered in the address algo.  Even if both were to occur, the odds of succes aren't particularly high.

So you're telling me there's a chance??

Yes, there is a chance.

I know. Its a reference to 'dumb & dumber'.

Lloyd: What do you think the chances are of a guy like you and a girl like me... ending up together?
Mary: Well, Lloyd, that's difficult to say. I mean, we don't really...
Lloyd: Hit me with it! Just give it to me straight! I came a long way just to see you, Mary. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?
Mary: Not good.
Lloyd: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?
Mary: I'd say more like one out of a million.
[pause]
Lloyd: So you're telling me there's a chance... *YEAH!*

[Lauda]

There is a chance that you're actually a super intelligent alien with IQ of 1,000+. There's a chance for pretty much anything, but it doesn't mean that it will ever happen.

[niothor]

People have tried, and are still trying to bruteforce an address with funds in it. To my knowledge no one has done it yet

Nor is that likely to occur unless and until either the breakers aquire a 150+ qbit quantum computer or a serious flaw is discovered in the address algo.  Even if both were to occur, the odds of succes aren't particularly high.

"Inventions have long since reached their limit, and I see no hope for future improvements."
   -- Julius Frontenus, 10 A.D.

[MoonShadow]

People have tried, and are still trying to bruteforce an address with funds in it. To my knowledge no one has done it yet

Nor is that likely to occur unless and until either the breakers aquire a 150+ qbit quantum computer or a serious flaw is discovered in the address algo.  Even if both were to occur, the odds of succes aren't particularly high.

"Inventions have long since reached their limit, and I see no hope for future improvements."
   -- Julius Frontenus, 10 A.D.

True enough, but bitcoin also has methods for upgrading both the address algo and the blockchain algos while maintaining backward compatibility and without a need to even pause the running network.  If there is even a credible threat, bitcoin can change to address that threat, whether or not most people desire to remain with their old address style/algo.

[mintmoney]

This sums it up:
https://i.imgur.com/VjtG3.jpg

L.O.V.E. IT!

-Minty

[lucasjkr]

why would i do that.  

i started out thinking no way that this was going to work but then i had a hit. it might be just luck but its still running so i will wait and see.

edit its been running for 183 hours.

If there is some random number generator insecure, then this is seomthing that could costs people millions.
(and even worse for the unlikely case that Bitcoin addresses aren't secure enough)

The Android RNG was flawed - it was announced across the top of this site that it was and that anyone who had a wallet generated from an android with the affected software should immediately make a new wallet and move their coins there. If people didnt' pay attention to that, they could be in for some pain. I'm a little surprised that more attacks haven't occured, honestly