El Salvador has overhauled the structure of its Bitcoin treasury, moving away from a single wallet system to a diversified model.

On August 30, the National Bitcoin Office confirmed that it will store the reserves across several addresses, each holding no more than 500 BTC.

Why El Salvador is Shifting its Bitcoin Treasury Reserve Model

The Salvadoran government said the redistribution aligns with global best practices in digital asset management. It also explained that the move addresses long-term concerns about quantum computing.

According to the government, quantum machines could theoretically crack the cryptography that protects Bitcoin keys. This possibility raises long-term questions about the security of digital wallets.

Previously, El Salvador relied on a single, continuously reused address. That practice made its public key permanently visible, effectively giving attackers unlimited time to attempt a breach.

The new system avoids this risk by spreading holdings across multiple unused addresses while publishing the list publicly to ensure accountability.

Considering this, the Bitcoin Office said distributing funds reduces exposure by limiting the amount stored in each wallet. It also prevents unused public keys from appearing on the blockchain until transactions occur.