Quantum computing's impact on cryptocurrencies has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years. But to be honest, focusing anxiety on the Bitcoin network itself is the wrong approach.
From a technical perspective, quantum computing won't be able to crack BTC's underlying security within the next 50 years. Satoshi Nakamoto already considered quantum-resistant cryptography when designing Bitcoin. This is not a closed-door effort, but a realistic assessment based on the current development speed of quantum technology.
What we should really be cautious about is the security of private keys in third-party wallets. If quantum computing power truly becomes strong enough to brute-force, financial institutions would be targeted first due to higher profits. In contrast, retail wallets are less of a priority. So instead of worrying prematurely, it's more practical to focus on improving your own account security awareness—regularly review wallet choices, back up private keys properly. This is a more realistic form of protection.
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FUD_Vaccinated
· 6h ago
To be honest, this anxiety is spreading way too obsessively; crypto people just love to scare themselves. 50 years? Wake up, if we can live until then and still hold our positions, that’s already pretty good.
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HallucinationGrower
· 19h ago
Haha, Satoshi Nakamoto had already thought it through long ago, and we're still here worrying about it.
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ETH_Maxi_Taxi
· 19h ago
Oh, finally someone has explained this clearly. I've been fed up with the "quantum will destroy Bitcoin" arguments, which are purely fear-mongering.
Really, instead of worrying about what will happen in 50 years, it's better to take good care of your private keys. I'm personally using a hardware wallet and sleeping very well.
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Frontrunner
· 19h ago
Alright, finally someone is telling the truth. The quantum thing has indeed been hyped up too much.
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ImpermanentLossFan
· 19h ago
Stop hating on Bitcoin. Satoshi Nakamoto already anticipated this. If quantum decryption becomes a reality, big institutions will be targeted first. Retail investors' money isn't that tempting yet.
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OPsychology
· 19h ago
Haha, finally someone has broken through this barrier. The matter of quantum breaking BTC should have settled long ago.
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FancyResearchLab
· 19h ago
Haha, Satoshi Nakamoto already installed quantum insurance for us long ago, and yet some people are still worrying about it. Isn't this a classic case of unnecessary anxiety?
Quantum computing's impact on cryptocurrencies has been a hot topic of discussion in recent years. But to be honest, focusing anxiety on the Bitcoin network itself is the wrong approach.
From a technical perspective, quantum computing won't be able to crack BTC's underlying security within the next 50 years. Satoshi Nakamoto already considered quantum-resistant cryptography when designing Bitcoin. This is not a closed-door effort, but a realistic assessment based on the current development speed of quantum technology.
What we should really be cautious about is the security of private keys in third-party wallets. If quantum computing power truly becomes strong enough to brute-force, financial institutions would be targeted first due to higher profits. In contrast, retail wallets are less of a priority. So instead of worrying prematurely, it's more practical to focus on improving your own account security awareness—regularly review wallet choices, back up private keys properly. This is a more realistic form of protection.