Is the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Real? with Alex Pruden

Is the Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Real? with Alex Pruden

From Galaxy Brains by Galaxy Digital Research

April 16, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential risks that quantum computers pose to Bitcoin and digital assets with insights from industry experts.

Alex Thorn talks with Alex Pruden, co-founder and CEO of Project Eleven, about the risk that quantum computers pose to Bitcoin, blockchains, and digital assets. The two Alex’s discuss timelines, mitigations, narratives, and headwinds. Alex Thorn also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets, the Strait of Hormuz, and bitcoin price. Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC. If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may benefit, and Galaxy’s service fees may increase accordingly. The valuation in this communication is based on technical, fundamental, and market analysis and not on any formal valuation method. For more information, please refer to Galaxy’s public filings and statements. Cryptocurrencies, including BTC, are inherently volatile and risky and ultimate market movements may not align with this statement. For additional risks related to digital assets, please refer to the risk factors contained in…

People in this episode

Host: Alex Thorn

Guest: Alex Pruden

Topics covered

  • quantum computing
  • Bitcoin
  • blockchain
  • digital assets
  • market analysis
  • financial risks

Keywords

  • quantum threat
  • Bitcoin
  • blockchain
  • digital assets
  • market risks

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Project Eleven, Galaxy Digital

Products: BTC

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