BTC253: Quantum Computing and Bitcoin w/ Charles Edwards (Bitcoin Podcast)
Host Preston Pysh speaks with Charles Edwards about what quantum computing is, how it works at a high level, and why it matters for Bitcoin's security. They distinguish physical from logical qubits, review industry forecasts for when quantum computers could break current cryptography, and examine Bitcoin's specific vulnerabilities and proposed upgrades like BIP360. The conversation also covers migration logistics, governance challenges for the Bitcoin community, and how to think about investing in quantum technologies as both an opportunity and a hedge.
Nov 12, 2025
Business