Quantum talk sounds scary, but good to hear short-term risk is still low.

According to Odaily, Jameson Lopp, co-founder of Bitcoin custody firm Casa, shared insights on social media regarding the risks posed by quantum computing to Bitcoin. Lopp noted that discussions on this topic have been ongoing for 18 months, with the main conclusion being a hope for a halt or regression in quantum computing development. He emphasized that adapting Bitcoin for a quantum-resistant era would be extremely challenging due to various factors.

Lopp reassured that quantum computers are unlikely to compromise the Bitcoin network in the short term. However, he warned that a comprehensive overhaul of the network, along with unprecedented fund migrations, could take 5 to 10 years. He advised maintaining optimism while preparing for potential adverse scenarios.