Most “Quantum FUD” you hear is probably BS. But there are some ways Bitcoin is vulnerable to quantum computers. Hunter Beast helps us understand what these threats look like and explains a solution.
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Chapters
03:13 Hunter’s Quantum Resistance Work
05:05 Google’s Willow Chip & Its Implications
07:29 Early Quantum Computers vs. Today
09:31 Quantum Noise & Error Correction
11:30 How Quantum Computers Challenge Bitcoin
13:07 Is Quantum a Real Threat?
14:00 The Four Vulnerability Scenarios in Bitcoin
15:35 Public Key Hash Addresses: Safe or Not?
19:40 The Importance of Operational Security
23:25 Satoshi’s Coins as a Quantum Shield
28:09 Proactive Quantum-Resistant Solutions for Bitcoin
33:45 Should Bitcoin Take a Proactive or Reactive Approach to Soft Forks?
43:00 Bitcoin’s Resilience Remains Unshaken