Could quantum computers destroy Bitcoin?

John Lilic, early Ethereum adopter and crypto investor and Stefano Gogioso, quantum computing expert and Oxford lecturer, unpack one of the biggest threats on crypto’s horizon: Q-Day - the moment quantum computers become powerful enough to break the encryption behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the entire blockchain ecosystem.

Together with Amanda, they dive deep into what quantum cryptography actually means, why current encryption standards are dangerously outdated, and what crypto needs to do right now to prepare for a post-quantum world. John and Stefano debate how close Q-Day really is, what’s being done (or not) to prevent chaos in the stablecoin and DeFi systems, and why this topic isn’t getting the attention it deserves.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 The Threat of Quantum Cryptography

05:03 Understanding Quantum Computing and Its Implications

10:04 The Race for Quantum Computing Technology

14:55 Use Cases and Applications of Quantum Computing

19:48 The Preparedness of Blockchain for Quantum Threats

28:32 The Quantum Threat to Cryptography

31:41 Market Perceptions and Quantum Computing

34:55 Valuations in Quantum Computing

35:43 Understanding Quantum Progress and Its Implications

39:08 The Future of Quantum Cryptography

41:38 Innovations in Quantum Cryptography

48:12 Preparing for Quantum Risks

51:41 Philosophical Implications of Quantum Mechanics

RESOURCES

John & Stefano on X: @LilicJohn & @StefanoGogioso

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