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Re: Did Satoshi think that quantum computers will exist?
by
simpleIPaddress
on 08/08/2019, 15:19:35 UTC
No, IBM’s Quantum Computer won’t break Bitcoin, but we should be prepared for one that can.
https://medium.com/the-quantum-resistant-ledger/no-ibms-quantum-computer-won-t-break-bitcoin-but-we-should-be-prepared-for-one-that-can-cc3e178ebff0

There will be some pushback among purists, but how many really are there? Either way, I agree that the community should start drawing up some concrete solutions.

There is still no quantum solution in the Bitcoin network because..

Bitcoin is still dominated by people who want to make money first and foremost, so I could see a move like this, which preserves their coins' value, garner a lot of support.
Merit +++


But Bitcoin is about competition and best technology. That should be our task. The big money will come in post quantum.