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#Bitcoin Q&A: Is quantum computing a threat?


Is quantum computing a threat to Bitcoin? How can Bitcoin become more secure against a quantum computing attack? Will this upgrade require moving coins to new addresses? Will it be implemented as a soft or hard fork? What happens to coins controlled by lost keys?

More about hashing and public key cryptography in Bitcoin:
https://github.com/bitcoinbook/bitcoi...

These questions are from the May monthly Patreon session and part of the Denver talk, which took place on May 26th and August 6th 2018 respectively. If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron:
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Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a technologist and serial entrepreneur who has become one of the most well-known and respected figures in bitcoin.

Follow on Twitter: @aantonop
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Website:
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He is the author of two books: “Mastering Bitcoin,” published by O’Reilly Media and considered the best technical guide to bitcoin; “The Internet of Money,” a book about why bitcoin matters.

THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v1:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Internet-Mon...

[NEW] THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v2:
https://www.amazon.com/Internet-Money...

MASTERING BITCOIN:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mastering-Bi...

[NEW] MASTERING BITCOIN, 2nd Edition:
https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bitc...

Translations of MASTERING BITCOIN:
https://bitcoinbook.info/translations...

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