Citing Blockbeats, Bitcoin Core developer and Casa co-founder Jameson Lopp stated on December 22 that quantum computers will not disrupt Bitcoin in the short term. He noted that thoughtful protocol changes and unprecedented fund migrations could take 5 to 10 years. Meanwhile, Nic Carter, co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, claimed in a recent post that quantum computing is only an 'engineering problem' away from breaking Bitcoin, with 1.7 million BTC at risk. This sparked community debate. Blockstream CEO Adam Back criticized Carter for overstating the threat, while Bitcoin expert Pledditor accused him of creating unnecessary anxiety, citing his fund's investment in a startup offering quantum-resistant blockchain tools.
Bitcoin Core Developer Addresses Quantum Computing Threats: No Immediate Risk, Changes May Take 5-10 Years
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Bitcoin Core developer Jameson Lopp said quantum computing poses no immediate risk to the protocol. He estimated major changes could take 5–10 years. Nic Carter warned 1.7 million BTC is at risk if quantum threats materialize. Adam Back and Pledditor pushed back, calling the fear exaggerated. Some see what is at stake as an engineering hurdle, not an imminent crisis.
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