BITCOIN SEASON 2: Diving Even Deeper on Quantum Bitcoin

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A lot has happened since our last conversation with Hunter just 3 months ago. The Bitcoin developer mailing list has been popping off and now everyone’s talking about Quantum Bitcoin. But what’s changed? What new debates have kicked off & what are their implications? And should we confiscate Satoshi’s coins if they get quantum hacked?

Notes:

• Should we steal Satoshi’s coins?

• Does quantum need a block size increase?

• Which bitcoin is most vulnerable?

• Has the “best” solution changed in the past 6 months?

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction & Controversial Bitcoin Proposal

02:03 Bitcoin’s Quantum Security Threat

05:01 How Quantum Computers Could Steal Bitcoin

08:07 The Debate on Locking Satoshi’s Coins

12:24 Bitcoin Censorship vs. Core Values

19:39 Preparing Bitcoin for a Quantum Future

29:23 Evaluating Quantum-Resistant Cryptography

36:14 Block Size Weight & Transaction Discounts Explained

44:41 Security Implications for Bitcoin Miners

52:40 Conclusion & How to Get Involved

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