Some developers argue that preparation must begin well ahead of any hypothetical breakthrough. this position in a long-form thread, warning that the window for preparation may be shorter than many assume.
He referenced government standards, private capital flows, and advances in quantum error correction as signals worth monitoring. Carter previously suggested a possible risk horizon around 2035. His position remains consistent: Bitcoin’s cryptography cannot remain theoretically secure forever.
The concern centers on logistics. Migrating Bitcoin would require a conservative design, years of coordination, and broad user participation. Some coins, including long-dormant early holdings such as Satoshi-era funds, may never move. That reality complicates any network-wide solution.
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