The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin May Be Far Off, but the Clock Is Ticking, According to Adam Back
Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, has downplayed the immediate risks of quantum computing to the Bitcoin network, yet stresses the importance of preparation. As a pioneer in Bitcoin's history, known for his work in cryptography since the 1990s, Back argues that although the theoretical risk of quantum computing is real, it is not currently a practical threat. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ba…