The Quantum Computing Threat to Bitcoin is Still in the Distance, but the Clock is Ticking, According to Adam Back
Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, has played down the immediate threat of quantum computing to the Bitcoin network, but emphasized the importance of preparation. As a pioneer in the field of cryptography, dating back to the 1990s, Back argued that while quantum risk is theoretically real, it is not yet a practical concern. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Back pointed out that current quantum h…