{"id":2010,"date":"2026-04-01T14:26:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=2010"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:26:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:26:55","slug":"cz-says-crypto-can-adapt-to-quantum-threats-without-panic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/cz-says-crypto-can-adapt-to-quantum-threats-without-panic\/","title":{"rendered":"CZ Says Crypto Can Adapt to Quantum Threats Without Panic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao expressed confidence that the crypto industry will be able to handle the risks posed by quantum computing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on X, he stated that the solution is relatively straightforward at a high level. Cryptocurrencies simply need to transition to quantum resistant algorithms, which means there is no reason for panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His remarks came after Google released a research paper suggesting that quantum computers may require far less power than previously believed to break the cryptographic systems used by Bitcoin and Ethereum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CZ acknowledged that implementing such upgrades in decentralized systems would be challenging. He noted that disagreements over which algorithms to adopt could lead to network splits, while some inactive projects may fail to upgrade altogether. He added that this could ultimately benefit the ecosystem by removing weaker projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He emphasized that encryption tends to be easier to strengthen than to break, and that increasing computing power will continue to support the long term survival of crypto, even in a post quantum world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concerns Around Satoshi\u2019s Bitcoin Holdings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CZ also raised questions about the dormant holdings of Satoshi Nakamoto, estimated at around 1 million BTC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He noted that if these coins were ever moved, it would suggest that Satoshi is still active. On the other hand, if they remain untouched for a long time, it might be safer to lock or effectively remove those addresses to prevent them from being accessed by a future quantum attacker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google\u2019s report highlighted that these early coins are stored using P2PK scripts, one of the oldest and most vulnerable formats. In this setup, the public key is directly visible on the blockchain without additional hashing protection. This makes the funds more exposed to attacks, as a quantum attacker would not need to wait for a transaction to reveal the key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research platform TFTC downplayed the severity of the warning, arguing that the study demonstrates theoretical feasibility rather than a real world attack. They added that current quantum computers are still far below the level required to break elliptic curve cryptography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Debate Over Readiness and Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developers within the Bitcoin ecosystem are already exploring potential solutions. These include new signature schemes designed to be more efficient and resistant to quantum attacks, as well as protocol upgrades aimed at improving long term security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not everyone agrees on the urgency of the threat. Crypto investor Nic Carter argued that there is still no clear proposal, roadmap, or widely accepted solution for post quantum security, with some developers continuing to dismiss the risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers Say the Threat Cannot Be Ignored<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venture capitalist Luke Martin revisited earlier comments from Satoshi, who acknowledged the potential danger of quantum computing years ago. Satoshi suggested that a gradual development of the technology would allow time to transition to stronger cryptographic systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, Project Eleven emphasized a key limitation. Each Bitcoin holder would need to actively upgrade their funds to quantum secure addresses. Since coins are tied to existing cryptographic keys, they cannot be automatically transferred to safer formats without user action.#crypto#cryptonews https:\/\/coinsignals.net<\/a> https:\/\/t.me\/coinsignalpublic<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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