The discussion centers on the perceived lack of urgency among Bitcoin Core developers regarding the quantum computing threat. Matt Corallo, an open-source engineer at Spiral, argues that the threat is being overstated, highlighting that most crypto wallets already employ quantum-safe derivation schemes through seed phrases. He proposes a roadmap involving the addition of hash-based signatures to Bitcoin, allowing wallets to commit to post-quantum public keys without immediate cost. Corallo names Jonas Nick, Tim Ruffing and Ethan Heilman as developers working on solutions. The conversation explores the complexities of migrating to post-quantum security, including data requirements and potential forks, while also addressing concerns about the market's role in deciding Bitcoin's future.
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