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If SHA-256 became completely broken, I think we could come to some agreement about what the honest block chain was before the trouble started, lock that in and continue from there with a new hash function. - Satoshi

Paul 2y ago

Yeah, zero worries. When quantum computing comes on the scene we’ll simply adopt it.

Oh, shitcoin x has some cool feature? Absorbed into ₿itcoin.

We’ve already won. 14 years and counting.

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BHN 🍁 2y ago

Unless quantum computing breaks bitcoin and people dont notice for a while. If it goes unnoticed for a few weeks a lot of trouble and lost faith will occur.

It would be preferable to implement protections before vulnerability is exposed.

Paul 2y ago

Any new tech will be rolled into ₿itcoin, including quantum computing. It’s an arms race.

BHN 🍁 2y ago

Well, we must assume quantum computers will be in the hands of incredibly powerful or rich people for a while. We wont be able to use QC for defense until prices become affordable for more people.

Better resistance to QC should be prioritized imo

Paul 2y ago

It will happen when the time comes.

BHN 🍁 2y ago

Well, lets hope for the best while preparing for the worst.