Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy, publicly stated recently that the claim that “quantum computing will threaten the security of Bitcoin” belongs to a “marketing myth”. He pointed out that such remarks are essentially gimmicks created by some market participants to promote quantum-related tokens.
Thaler further explained that tech giants like Google and Microsoft would not sell computers capable of cracking modern encryption technologies. The interests of these companies are deeply tied to the US government and the banking system. Selling such technologies is tantamount to destroying one’s own foundation. He emphasized that the so-called “quantum threat” is more of a commercial hype rather than a technological reality.
Regarding potential technical risks, Thaler believes that the Bitcoin protocol has a flexible upgrade mechanism. The Bitcoin protocol is updated every year. When the threat of quantum computing is truly approaching, the risk can be completely mitigated through software upgrades. He also pointed out that the biggest security threat currently facing Bitcoin is phishing attacks, not quantum computing.
This view has sparked discussions in the cryptocurrency field regarding technical security. Supporters believe that Thaler’s analysis reveals the essence of market speculation, while opponents emphasize the need to lay out quantum encryption research in advance to cope with long-term technological changes.
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