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How Real Is The Quantum Threat?

Bitcoin Magazine
Bitcoin 2026 will host a panel of experts to discuss the implications of quantum computing on Bitcoin's cryptographic security and future resilience.

Summary

The upcoming Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas will feature a panel titled "How Real Is The Quantum Threat?" to address the evolving risks quantum computing poses to Bitcoin's cryptography. The discussion will include industry experts such as Hunter Beast, James O'Beirne, Brandon Black, Charles Edwards, and Alex Thorn, who will explore the current state of quantum technology, the status of Bitcoin's security, and potential protocol upgrades like BIP 360. The event serves as a platform for developers and stakeholders to debate the urgency and technical pathways required to safeguard the network against future quantum advancements.

(Source:Bitcoin Magazine)