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WILL QUANTUM BREAK BITCOIN? W/ Hunter Beast
What Bitcoin Did
Quantum Threats to Bitcoin: Urgency for New Algorithms
This chapter discusses the urgent need for quantum-resistant algorithms to protect cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin from potential quantum computing threats. It explores the implications of proposed changes, including a Bitcoin soft fork and the introduction of new signature algorithms, focusing on their effects on transaction capacity and security. The chapter also examines the skepticism within the development community regarding the urgency of these threats and the broader implications for cryptocurrency security.
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