Quantum Threat Looms Over Bitcoin: Nakamoto’s Return Speculated

Quantum computing poses a significant challenge to Bitcoin’s security, with experts warning of potential vulnerabilities that could leave millions of Bitcoin holdings at risk. Leading cryptographer and blockchain expert Joseph Chalom suggests that if quantum computers become powerful enough, the creator of Bitcoin (Satoshi Nakamoto) might re-emerge to influence protocol decisions. This speculation was discussed at the Quantum Bitcoin Summit in San Francisco.