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Bitcoin venture capitalist Nic Carter has renewed debate over Bitcoin’s long-term security, warning that the network is unprepared for advances in quantum computing.
Carter argued that the greatest risk is not cryptographic failure itself, but how slowly the Bitcoin community responds to emerging threats.
In a detailed post, he said preparation must begin well before the arrival of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer.
Carter pointed to government standards, rising private investment and progress in quantum error correction as signals that timelines may compress.
He reiterated earlier assessments suggesting a credible threat horizon around the mid-2030s.
Carter said Bitcoin’s reliance on elliptic curve cryptography was never meant to be permanent.
He warned that upgrading the protocol would require years of coordination and widespread participation.
Long-dormant coins, including early-era holdings, may never migrate to new security standards, he noted.
Carter said Bitcoin’s biggest weakness is cultural inertia rather than mathematics.
Changing Bitcoin is like steering an aircraft carrier.
Nic Carter said.