- Saylor fired quantum computers as a long term and no immediate risk
- He claimed that the Bitcoin network will be upgraded to a quantum-resistant protocol if the risk becomes imposed
Most experts have the serious risk from super fast quantum computers to Bitcoin’s [BTC] underlying security. However, the founder of Strategy (formerly Micro Strategy), Michael Saylor, has rejected these fears and explains that quantum computers will be a threat in 10-20 years.
In a recent CNBC interview, Saylor said”
“I am not worried about it. Bitcoin is a protocol; the software is upgraded every year, the hardware is constantly upgraded and it is the hardest to hack.”
Saylor added that they will upgrade the BTC ‘Software’ when the threat becomes on your hands. In particular two of the most important Bitcoin network cryptographic algorithms, ECDSA and SHA-256Can be easily hacked if quantum computers will progress in the near future. It can easily crack Bitcoin -Privé keys and wipe out the funds of users.
Quantum computer race
Markt fears that a supercomputer could destroy the +$ 3 trillion Crypto market, was first raised at the end of 2024 by the breakthrough of Google, Kwantumchip -for the first time Willow.
Fast forward to 2025, Microsoft now has unveiled The relatively superior quantum chip, which further calls the community to the urgency of progress. These updates aroused renewed interest in quantum -resistant solutions via the BIP 360 proposal.
Yet Saylor believes that some of the top players in quantum research, such as Microsoft, IBM and Google, may not continue to hurryly release their supercomputers on the market. He went on and added,
“Google and Microsoft will not sell you a quantum computer that creaks modern cryptography because it will destroy them, the US government and the banking system.”
Consider this – Bitcoin had a market capitalization of $ 2.3 trillion on the press, based on the price tag of $ 107K. Institutions, both public and private, including countries, control About 3.3 million BTC, worth more than $ 350 billion.
Given the continuing merger between TradeFi and Crypto, mainly by Bitcoin Treasury companies such as Strategy, the risk could have a huge wrinkle effect.
At present, the Saylor company has more than 580k BTC, worth more than $ 62 billion – to 2.7% of the total BTC offer.
In general, although the super-computer risk can be 5-20 years old, running conversations can help to steer the Bitcoin network in the right direction and prepare it for an era after the quantum.