Whether we like it or not, Bitcoin simply cannot hardfork while a large part of the community does not consent to it.
I've forgot to reply to this last night. This is exactly what makes Bitcoin so great. It is supposed to be very hard to change.
I`m not talking about the theymos paper, but about the bitcoin classic people that want a more invasive approach.
I understand that.
BTW Wtf is all with this quantum computer bullshit scaremongering? Do you guys realize that there wont be a quantum computer for the foreseeable future. And in my opinion there wont be any ever.
1) As far as weakened encryption is concerned, the reason doesn't have to be a quantum computer.
2) There are already quantum computers, they're just slow and contain a small amount of qubits.
3) Making an opinion/trying to discuss something != "scaremongering".
There are real improvements that can be made to Bitcoin with a hardfork.
If the community could come to agreement on it, it would help Bitcoin compete in the near term at least.
Are you talking about things from the HF wishlist (Wiki)? What would you prefer to be included in a HF?