Summary
Hunter Beast joins the ATX DAO Podcast to unpack BIP 360, his bold proposal to protect Bitcoin from the looming risks of quantum computing. As quantum breakthroughs accelerate, many coins—including Satoshi’s—could be vulnerable to signature forgery and theft. Hunter breaks down how BIP 360 introduces a new quantum-resistant address type (P2QRH), offering a soft fork solution that empowers users to future-proof their coins without disrupting Bitcoin’s foundational principles.
We dive into the technical challenges, the cultural tension between Bitcoin and Ethereum’s approach to upgrades, and why this work may define the next era of Bitcoin security. From spook-funded research to the ethics of chain rollbacks, this episode goes deep on the stakes, the timeline, and how Hunter’s work could shape Bitcoin’s survival in a post-quantum world.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Understanding Quantum Threats to Bitcoin
08:18 The Importance of Addressing Quantum Computing
12:39 Hunter's Journey into Quantum Solutions
19:34 BIP 360: A Soft Fork Solution
21:45 Community Discussions and Quantum Concerns
23:59 Future of Quantum Computing and Bitcoin Security
27:10 The Future of Bitcoin: Risks and Resilience
28:12 A Quantum Resistant Solution
29:38 Security Upgrades vs. New Functionality in Bitcoin
32:55 Community Dynamics in Bitcoin Development
37:04 The Long Road to Bitcoin Improvement Proposals
40:09 Exploring Post-Quantum Cryptography Options
47:16 The Roadmap for BIP 360 Implementation
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- Website: https://bip360.org
- GitHub: https://github.com/cryptoquick/bips/blob/p2qrh/bip-0360.mediawiki
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