2025-12-17 16:20:32

Many people are overly optimistic about the future of Bitcoin but overlook a fatal problem: it lacks quantum computing protection. To understand why this is so dangerous, we need to revisit the sensational block size debate of the past. The split between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash reflected how difficult it is for the community to reach consensus—even on upgrades that are a matter of life and death. The current dilemma is even more challenging: millions of dormant wallets and a vast number of "zombie addresses" (accounts with no activity for a long time)—to migrate them all to a new address system resistant to quantum algorithms? Basically, it's not very realistic. Technically feasible, but a deadlock in consensus. Once quantum computing truly threatens the existing cryptographic systems, whether Bitcoin can safely retreat remains uncertain.

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PrivacyMaximalist

· 2025-12-20 14:03

The issue of quantum threats has been discussed for so many years, and the community is still arguing. It's truly ironic. We need to change the blind optimism approach.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 2025-12-17 16:51

Quantum computing is coming, and Bitcoin will be doomed? Stop joking. When that happens, the entire crypto ecosystem will have to be buried with it; it's not just about BTC.

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TopEscapeArtist

· 2025-12-17 16:49

Ha, it's the same old quantum computing talk, as if it's coming tomorrow. From a technical perspective, Bitcoin should have died long ago, yet it's still bouncing around lively. Isn't that absurd? The consensus issue is indeed a major flaw, just like the block size debate back then—the community simply couldn't reach a unified opinion, not to mention the migration of millions of dormant wallets worldwide. It might not be until quantum truly breaks in. Instead of worrying about this, it's better to look at the recent technical indicators. Has the MACD golden cross occurred? Where is the stop-loss level? How much has the price retraced from its all-time high? These are the signals that can justify investing money.

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BackrowObserver

· 2025-12-17 16:43

Honestly, the quantum thing is a bit of an overreaction. If Bitcoin really has a problem, it will take several more years to happen. --- The block size debate, I just find it amusing. When will they reach a consensus? Haha --- That point about sleeping wallets really hit home. If they’re truly going to move, dream on. --- Don’t be overly negative. Bitcoin isn’t that fragile, and its technology has been evolving for many years. --- Quantum threats do exist, but is it really too early to be panicking and saying the sky is falling? --- Consensus is difficult, migration is even harder. That’s indeed a dead end. --- Let’s focus on the current market first. Leave the quantum worries to the big players to worry about. --- This article seems to be spreading anxiety. Blue-chip coins haven’t even been cracked by quantum yet, and people are panicking. --- Miners, exchanges, and large holders all have interests at stake. It’s impossible for them to just sit and wait to be defeated.

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