Is Bitcoin doomed by quantum computing?

With Google's latest quantum breakthroughs making headlines, many young investors are wondering if their Bitcoin is safe from quantum attacks.

In this episode, George, Matt, and Soham tackle one of the most common fears holding people back from Bitcoin investment.

What We Cover:

• Why quantum computing is a "non-zero but ridiculously low" risk to Bitcoin right now
• How Bitcoin's dual-layer security (public-private key cryptography + hash functions) actually works
• Why Satoshi's coins are more vulnerable than your Bitcoin wallet
• The game theory nightmare: what happens if someone cracks quantum first?
• Why banks and traditional institutions should be more worried than Bitcoin holders
• ETF vs self-custody: Are you giving up your Bitcoin voting rights to BlackRock?
• The "hourglass method" - Hunter Beast's proposed solution for quantum threats
• Practical advice for young investors: start with ETFs, progress to self-custody

Key Insight: The quantum threat to Bitcoin is overblown, but the custodial threat from ETFs might be real.

As BlackRock and other institutions accumulate massive Bitcoin holdings, they gain unprecedented power to determine which Bitcoin upgrades are "legitimate" - potentially more concerning than any quantum computer.

Bottom Line: Quantum computers won't break Bitcoin anytime soon, but understanding these risks helps you make better decisions about how to hold your Bitcoin.

Whether you choose ETFs for convenience or self-custody for sovereignty, the most important step is getting started.

Perfect for anyone who's been on the fence about Bitcoin due to technical fears or wondering whether to buy the ETF or actual Bitcoin.

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