@Tauri | Bitcoin-BLAKE2b, @mleku This is exactly why I proposed the quantum upgrade because of guys like @shadowbip. Unfortunately, they represent the majority of bitcoiners now. You have to issue a new narrative that inspires them to switch over from JeffryCoin as, clearly, having a decentralized pleb controlled kitty porn resistant chain is of no value to them.

I'm not a quantum physicist, but I do believe that's what the error correction obsession in quantum computing is about - to make a ergodicly nondeterministic system more deterministic using error correction. You have inspired me to do more research on the subject. Either way, there are already post-quantum cryptography standards such as kyber being alpha tested now. They *seem* to be more secure than sha-256 encryption so why not incorporate into bitcoin to give it the security boost even if quantum proves to be a fraud?

Consider the excitement factor. Quantum and the new Q proof blockchain would be evolving at the same time. Bitcoin would be the vanguard for proving and proofing this technology instead of lagging behind and having to play catch up after a severe breach of some kind. What better way to test a new technology than to throw it into a decentralized market place with large sums of money attached to it making for an extremely lucrative bug bounty? Just the publicity alone would attract more users than boring old corporate controlled corecoin. Q-day is defeated and the looming threat is slayed.

I don't think ignoring this issue is going to make it go away. It grows larger every day. We should, as the Americans say, "nip it in the bud" now so we don't have to worry about it later.

True. And what of the proof of work mining itself? A 51% attack becomes much more feasible when you are using Qbits to solve the puzzle instead of regular NAND gate transistors. Don't forget about the OGs that don't have segwit addresses and haven't moved their coins in years. They'll be the first targets.

I hope you're right. But I think it's best to err to caution. Besides, why waste a hard fork if not to improve bitcoin against future threats.? The optics alone would be enough to attract apathetic users stuck on core chain. I say offer them something instead of just a moral dilemma.

It is now, you never think it will be a threat? Google isn't spending billions of dollars a quarter for nothing. And the first Proof of concept for quantum technology will be to hack Bitcoin. All centralized institutions are funding quantum and its first target will be the worlds most decentralized network. Think 10 moves ahead friend.

OR you can make the next hard fork quantum proof, beat the spammers to the punch and win the game! Check out the latest poll on my feed ♨️

@Contra What would you have done to stop illegal content from ending up on your node?

My thoughts exactly! Icing on the cake - if Luke and co took the time to make the new chain quantum proof. This would give them the upper hand above core chain and attract millions of new users, maybe even beating the main chain 🤔 Please pass this message on 🙏

SUGGESTION: Perhaps you should postpone the activation of a Bitcoin hard fork until you and company assert a quantum proof key generation and/or consensus algorithm. 2 birds 1 stone. This would provide extra incentive for miners and users to ditch legacy chain then switch over to the new fork. It is a problem everyone MUST solve in the future anyway and all expect to implement a massive change for it. Much luck!

Looks like a win to me