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BTC253: Quantum Computing and Bitcoin w/ Charles Edwards (Bitcoin Podcast)


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Preston and Charles dive into the fundamentals of quantum computing, its transformative applications, and the looming threat it poses to Bitcoin encryption.

They break down the distinction between physical and logical qubits, real-world use cases, and the exponential progress in the field. With timelines tightening, they call for urgent collaboration across the Bitcoin and cryptography communities to prepare for a post-quantum world.


IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:30 - How quantum computing works, including superposition and entanglement

00:08:54 - The difference between physical and logical qubits—and why it matters
00:04:21 - Key industries already benefiting from quantum applications
00:13:07 - Why quantum computing could break Bitcoin’s encryption within 5 years
00:28:04 - The significance of BIP360 and post-quantum migration strategies
00:20:47 - How China's investment and U.S. executive actions shape the race
00:15:41 - Preston’s skepticism of inflated quantum marketing claims
00:22:14 - How AI might accelerate quantum computing development
00:26:06 - Which Bitcoin addresses are most vulnerable to quantum attacks
00:33:32 - Why collaboration is critical to defending Bitcoin's trust model

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.


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