Hey, this is my first post on this forum. I found it the most relevant forum to share my thought, so I created an account.
We are still getting closer to quantum computing, which in itself wouldn't cause much of an issue to most due to new quantum resistant encryption algorithms. The developers can swiftly fork the network - new quantum resistant addresses will appear. There is just a slight issue, what do we do with addresses which have no owners, or Nakamoto's wallets? Nobody can move the bitcoin from the weak addy to a strong quantum addy. They will be waiting till the day somebody gets access to them by breaking the old standard with quantum computing.
I heard that Satoshi holds over 1M bitcoin on his wallets, he better be alive and active somehow. A theft of 1M btc would cause chaos. Well it wouldn't change how bitcoin works, but you get my point, it is no good. We can neither confiscate the bitcoin or hold it somehow (even if there is a way to do so, it would not bring any good reputation to the situation). We can't transfer the old addy format to the new one obviously. We are left with the option to wait and see whoever gets it first, China, Russia, US..?
Firstly; if there was access to the wallets, then this would become known on the forum, since it is difficult to hide,
Secondly; no one would sell such a large number of Bitcoins at once, since this would arouse suspicion and direct close attention to the owner,
Thirdly; there is no need to make assumptions on this issue, because conspiracy theories will develop that will not lead to anything good.