Bitcoin Quantum Risk Debate: Developers Optimistic vs Investors Worry About Price Pressure

NullWhisperer · 2025-12-19T02:24:16+00:00

The Bitcoin community is discussing the threat of quantum computing. Adam Back believes there is no need to worry in the short term, while Nic Carter points out that developers denying the risk may affect market sentiment, leading investors to doubt Bitcoin's security. This reflects the direct impact of technological risks on market pricing.

NullWhisperer

2025-12-19 02:24:16

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【Blockchain Rhythm】The Bitcoin community has recently been arguing over the threat of quantum computing. Blockstream co-founder Adam Back remains optimistic, believing that the quantum risk is still in its very early stages, and there is no need to worry in the short term. It will not pose a substantial threat to Bitcoin for the next few decades.

However, Nic Carter, partner at Castle Island Ventures, has a different view. He bluntly states that developers’ denial of the quantum risk has already been affecting market sentiment. Investors, due to this uncertainty and lack of a clear technical roadmap, may doubt Bitcoin’s long-term security, leading them to adopt more conservative allocations, which inadvertently blocks capital inflows.

This clash of opinions reflects a real issue: the assessment of technical risks often directly influences market pricing. Whether developers’ voices can dispel investors’ concerns may determine Bitcoin’s future capital attractiveness.

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just_vibin_onchain

· 2025-12-20 08:39

Hi, the quantum thing will have to be discussed for a few more years... --- Developers being stubborn only attracts more criticism; investors are not so easy to fool. --- Adam Back is too optimistic this time; the market hype is much more intense than the technology itself. --- The problem isn't the quantum threat itself, but how long the FUD caused by information asymmetry can be blown up. --- HODLers fear the scenario where "we have the information" only to be proven wrong by the facts. --- Pricing of technical risks from this perspective is interesting, indicating that market sentiment can truly be directly reflected in the price.

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WalletAnxietyPatient

· 2025-12-19 02:54

Quantum computing hasn't arrived yet, but it's already terrifying. Developers pretending not to see the risks is the biggest risk of all.

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GasFeeWhisperer

· 2025-12-19 02:52

Quantum computing, how did it become so magical? Developers say it's no big deal, but investors are starting to panic... Basically, it's information asymmetry causing trouble. Back understands technology, we believe that, but Carter is not wrong either; the market just eats this up. How to put it, anyway, in the short term, it's definitely safe, but these debates alone can cause a sell-off. Enough already, a quantum computing issue has made the whole network restless. A slight difference in opinion, but a big gap in price... The market is indeed controlled by FUD. Quantum threats are still far away; these "risk warnings" are actually hurting spot holdings the most. Developers are optimistic vs. panic groups, with a bunch of retail wallets in between. Honestly, instead of worrying about quantum, it's better to be cautious of the destructive power of rumors.

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