CryptoNews Podcast #498: Arthur Breitman, Co-founder of Tezos, on Tokenized Uranium, Quantum’s Threat to Bitcoin, Proof-of-Stake, and The Future of Crypto
Dec 8, 2025
Arthur Breitman, co-founder of Tezos and former quantitative finance expert, dives into groundbreaking topics. He discusses the potential of tokenized uranium, explaining its market fit and operational mechanics. Quantum computing's threat to Bitcoin also gets attention, with plans for Tezos to adopt quantum-safe keys. Arthur emphasizes proof-of-stake as a superior consensus mechanism and details Tezos' frequent upgrades and artist-friendly culture, all while addressing scalability and EVM compatibility.
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Crypto's Fundamentals Remain Intact
- Crypto's core value persists despite price swings and sentiment fluctuations.
- Market valuations are aligning closer to delivered utility as cycles progress.
Upgrades Beat Permanent Immutability
- Blockchains must support upgrades to remain secure and useful over time.
- Stagnation is worse than governed upgrades when technology and threats evolve.
Proof-Of-Stake Is The Practical Winner
- Proof-of-stake has become the dominant, practical consensus model.
- Initial skepticism faded as PoS proved viable across major networks.