2025-12-28 11:22:05

The threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin is not just a scare. This risk is a real mid-term hidden danger — a judgment shared by industry technical experts, and engineers at Blockstream have repeatedly emphasized this point.

The key lies in the time window. Over the next decade, especially in the 2030s, it is very likely that the quantum threat will shift from theory to reality. It may seem distant now, but the time left for the ecosystem to prepare is actually quite tight.

What is even more concerning is that breakthroughs in quantum technology will not develop along a linear path as we might expect. Its progress is often leapfrogging and unexpected. Once combined with other cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, nonlinear acceleration could even occur — by then, the entire landscape could undergo a qualitative change. Therefore, whether at the protocol layer or the application layer, it is time to start thinking about quantum resistance solutions for BTC.

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OnChainArchaeologist

· 15h ago

Really? Quantum computing will arrive in ten years? We're still arguing about scalability now, while developers also have to consider quantum resistance. It's a bit frustrating.

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CommunityWorker

· 15h ago

Hmm... Ten years really isn't enough, and there's still no movement yet. --- What to do if quantum arrives and affects BTC? That's a real problem, needs to be thought out in advance. --- The 2030s? Feels far away, but actually time is very tight. --- Non-linear acceleration is a bit scary; it might just crash directly. --- The protocol layer needs to get moving; we can't delay any longer. --- Blockstream has said so too; it's definitely not unfounded. --- If you ask me, we should have started working on quantum-resistant solutions already, or we'll really face a disaster. --- Artificial intelligence combined with quantum? Oh my, this combination is incredible. --- We need to prepare now; waiting until the threat arrives is too late. --- Once quantum breaks through, the ecosystem pattern will be completely changed.

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GraphGuru

· 15h ago

A ten-year window sounds long, but it's actually not enough... Once quantum breakthroughs happen, they will be exponential, and you'll regret it too late.

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NFTRegretter

· 15h ago

Oh my god, here comes the quantum threat again... But honestly, this time it seems a bit different. The ten-year window feels like it will be gone in the blink of an eye. --- I've been saying it for a while, the 2030s will be very exciting. By then, it'll be too late to regret. --- Quantum + AI together? Then my wallet might really be in trouble... Do I need to start preparing now? --- Blockstream has already said this, so it's still worth paying serious attention. Don't wait until it crashes and then cry. --- The most frightening thing is the nonlinear acceleration; who knows when it will suddenly take off. --- By the way, is anyone working on the protocol layer now? Or are they all just waiting? --- Ten years sounds long, but it feels like it will be gone in a flash, a bit unreal.

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ShitcoinConnoisseur

· 15h ago

A ten-year window? Wake up, everyone. Now is the time to panic. If you wait until 2030 really comes, it'll be too late.

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MainnetDelayedAgain

· 15h ago

How long has it been since Blockstream's last "emphasis" on quantum risk? According to the database, this topic cycles every few years, but the actual post-quantum solutions are still... waiting to go live.

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