What Quantum Means For Bitcoin’s Future

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of quantum computing for Bitcoin, including security challenges and advancements in post-quantum cryptography.

In this episode of Bitcoin Brainstorm, Rod Roudi is joined by Cathie Wood, Adam Back, Hunter Beast, Rob Hamilton, Ren Crypto Fish, and David Puell for a deep discussion on quantum computing and its implications for Bitcoin. The group examines the technical, financial, and governance challenges posed by advances in quantum technology, while also exploring the progress being made on post-quantum cryptography and Bitcoin security research. From institutional concerns and custodial infrastructure to migration paths and consensus-building, the conversation highlights how developers, researchers, and investors are collaboratively addressing one of Bitcoin’s most discussed long-term risks. Guests on this month’s Bitcoin Brainstorm include: Cathie Wood : Founder, CEO and CIO at ARK Invest David Puell : Research Trading Analyst/Associate Portfolio Manager, Digital Assets, ARK Invest Adam Back : CEO, Blockstream Ren Crypto Fish : General Partner, Electric Capial Rob Hamilton : Co-founder & CEO, AnchorWatch Hunter Beast : Author, BIP360 Rod Roudi: Founder, Bitcoin Park Key Points From This Episode: [00:00:00] Why quantum computing has become a major topic within Bitcoin discussions…

People in this episode

Host: Rod Roudi

Guests: Cathie Wood, Adam Back, Hunter Beast, Rob Hamilton, Ren Crypto Fish, David Puell

Topics covered

• quantum computing
• Bitcoin security
• post-quantum cryptography
• financial challenges
• governance challenges
• institutional concerns

Keywords

• quantum computing
• Bitcoin
• cryptography
• security
• institutional concerns
• governance
• BIP360

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ARK Invest, Blockstream, Electric Capital, AnchorWatch, Bitcoin Park

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