A leading venture capitalist has warned that institutional investors could eventually lose patience with Bitcoin’s core developers if the network fails to address the looming threat of quantum computing. As quantum technology advances, the cryptographic foundations of Bitcoin—specifically the Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA)—could become vulnerable to decryption. According to the VC, while developers prioritize protocol stability and decentralization, institutions managing billions in assets view quantum supremacy as a critical existential risk. If a clear roadmap for ‘Quantum Resistance’ is not established, these powerful financial entities may leverage their influence to demand new leadership or redirect funding toward development teams willing to prioritize post-quantum cryptography. The warning highlights a growing tension between Bitcoin’s conservative development ethos and the risk-management requirements of Wall Street.
Source: Institutions may get ‘fed up’ and fire Bitcoin devs over quantum: VC
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