# Speaker Calls Quantum Threat Existential for Bitcoin

By Simon Yoon

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Published: 2026-11-07T20:35:22.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-07T20:35:22.000Z
Section: Technology

> The speaker said developers are discussing whether quantum security should take priority over scaling and other work.

An unnamed speaker discussed whether Bitcoin (BTC) developers should prioritize quantum security over scaling and other work.

The speaker characterized the quantum threat as existential, warned that every Bitcoin private key could be at risk and said there was a serious need to address it.