Bitcoin Core Developer Responds to "Imminent Need to Guard Against Quantum Computing Attack" View: No Immediate Concern, Corresponding Modifications Will Take 5 to 10 Years

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On December 22, Jameson Lopp—Bitcoin Core developer and Casa co-founder—stated: “Quantum computers won’t disrupt Bitcoin in the short term. We’ll keep monitoring their development. That said, thoughtful protocol tweaks (and unprecedented fund migrations) could take 5 to 10 years. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” This past Saturday, Nic Carter—smart contract pioneer and Castle Island Ventures co-founder—published a lengthy article claiming quantum computing is just “engineering challenges” away from breaking Bitcoin, with 1.7 million BTC at risk of attack. His statement sparked community debate. Blockstream CEO Adam Back criticized Castle Island Ventures founding partner Nic Carter for exaggerating concerns that quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin. Bitcoin expert Pledditor noted Carter is intentionally stoking anxiety, as his fund has invested in a startup that sells tools to make blockchains quantum-resistant.

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