Bitcoin Quantum ‘Doomsday’ Fears Are Overblown, a16z Research Says

Bitcoin Quantum ‘Doomsday’ Fears Are Overblown, a16z Research Says

A new a16z crypto research paper argues that apocalyptic narratives about quantum computers instantly killing Bitcoin are badly misaligned with reality, and that the real risk for blockchains lies in long, messy migrations rather than a sudden “Q-Day” collapse. The piece has already triggered a sharp rebuttal on X from investors who say the threat […]


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