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Michael Saylor said quantum threats are 10–20 years away and Bitcoin can upgrade cryptography if needed.
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He argued phishing and social engineering pose greater current risks than quantum attacks.
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Analyst Willy Woo warned quantum advances could impact lost BTC supply and valuation trends.
Michael Saylor addressed concerns around quantum computing and Bitcoin security during a recent public discussion. Speaking in an interview setting, Saylor said quantum threats remain 10 to 20 years away. He explained that Bitcoin would respond through protocol and software upgrades, similar to existing global technology systems.
Saylor Downplays Near-Term Quantum Risk
According to Michael Saylor, quantum computers do not pose an immediate risk to Bitcoin’s cryptography. He stated that future threats would trigger Bitcoin network hardware and software upgrades. Notably, Saylor compared Bitcoin to foundational systems like language and mathematics. He said users would upgrade software rather than abandon the protocol.
However, he also addressed common fear-based narratives. Saylor argued phishing attacks remain far more likely than quantum-based hacks. He said bad actors could exploit fear through fake upgrade messages. As a result, he said he does not worry about quantum threats today.
Tech Firms and Network Upgrade Logic
Saylor also referenced major technology institutions. He said companies like Google and Microsoft would not release systems that undermine modern cryptography. He added that such a release would harm governments, banks, and core infrastructure.
Therefore, he framed Bitcoin as adaptable. He said Bitcoin operates as a protocol that evolves through upgrades. In his view, any cryptographic shift would follow the same upgrade path. He stressed that this process mirrors changes in global messaging and banking systems.
Willy Woo Flags Valuation and Lost Coin Risks
Separately, analyst Willy Woo linked quantum concerns to market behavior. He said Bitcoin’s long-running valuation trend against gold shifted after quantum risks gained attention. He argued Bitcoin should trade higher relative to gold, although prices moved lower.
Woo said Bitcoin will likely adopt quantum-resistant signatures in the future. However, he raised concerns about lost coins. He estimated roughly 4 million BTC remain lost. He said quantum advances could make those coins accessible again.
Notably, Woo said companies and spot ETFs accumulated about 2.8 million BTC since 2020. He compared that figure to the lost supply. He added there is a 75% chance Bitcoin would not freeze those coins through a hard fork.
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