At the All-In 2025 Summit, Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko issued a stark warning to the Bitcoin community, urging swift adoption of quantum-resistant security measures to safeguard the network from emerging threats.
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Yakovenko cautioned that the pace of quantum computing advancements could far exceed market expectations. He estimated there is a “50-50 chance of a major breakthrough within the next five years,” which could expose Bitcoin’s current encryption to unprecedented risks.
He emphasized that Bitcoin should transition to quantum-secure signature mechanisms sooner rather than later, noting that the rapid convergence of frontier technologies, particularly artificial intelligence evolving from theory to real-world applications, highlights the urgency of action.
Cybersecurity experts have echoed similar concerns. David Carvalho, founder of Naoris Protocol, previously warned that Bitcoin’s cryptography could be broken by quantum technologies in less than five years.
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Others, however, remain more cautious. Blockstream CEO Adam Back suggested that a true quantum threat may not materialize for another 20 years, while Jan3 founder Samson Mow estimated a safer window of at least a decade. Mow added: “Other systems will fail before Bitcoin becomes vulnerable.”
Despite differing timelines, the industry broadly acknowledges that quantum computing represents a looming challenge for blockchain networks. Yakovenko’s comments underline the need for proactive measures to ensure Bitcoin remains secure as technology races forward.
