Two years ago, quantum computing was a “someday problem.”

Now NVIDIA is lobbying Congress. Ethereum is funding post-quantum research. Coinbase has launched a Quantum Advisory Board.

So the question isn’t theoretical anymore.

What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computers become powerful enough to crack today’s cryptography?

In Episode 803, we sit down with Christopher Steven Smith, CEO and co-founder of Quantus, a quantum-secure Layer 1 blockchain built using NIST-backed post-quantum cryptography.

We cover:

• What quantum computing actually is (without melting your brain)
• How qubits differ from classical bits
• Why elliptic curve cryptography may be vulnerable
• Whether Bitcoin can realistically fork to quantum resistance
• The risk to old wallets (including Satoshi’s coins)
• Post-quantum signatures like Dilithium
• Reversible transactions and whether they break crypto ethos
• Whether the “digital gold” narrative was a strategic mistake

Is quantum an overhyped sci-fi scare tactic?

Or is it the next existential threat nobody is pricing in?

This is a sponsored episode. As always, we disclose that upfront. We took the interview because the topic is real, timely, and worth exploring.

Welcome to the future of cryptography.

Or the end of it.

Two years ago, quantum computing was a &ldquo;someday problem.&rdquo;
Now NVIDIA is lobbying Congress. Ethereum is funding post-quantum research. Coinbase has launched a Quantum Advisory Board.
So the question isn&rsquo;t theoretical anymore.
What happens to Bitcoin when quantum computers become powerful enough to crack today&rsquo;s cryptography?
In Episode 803, we sit down with Christopher Steven Smith, CEO and co-founder of Quantus, a quantum-secure Layer 1 blockchain built using NIST-backed post-quantum cryptography.
We cover:
&bull; What quantum computing actually is (without melting your brain) &bull; How qubits differ from classical bits &bull; Why elliptic curve cryptography may be vulnerable &bull; Whether Bitcoin can realistically fork to quantum resistance &bull; The risk to old wallets (including Satoshi&rsquo;s coins) &bull; Post-quantum signatures like Dilithium &bull; Reversible transactions and whether they break crypto ethos &bull; Whether the &ldquo;digital gold&rdquo; narrative was a strategic mistake
Is quantum an overhyped sci-fi scare tactic?
Or is it the next existential threat nobody is pricing in?
This is a sponsored episode. As always, we disclose that upfront. We took the interview because the topic is real, timely, and worth exploring.
Welcome to the future of cryptography.
Or the end of it.

Technologists and crypto-enthusiasts Joel Comm and Travis Wright attempt to demystify the world of bitcoin, blockchain, litecoin, ethereum, alt-coins, token generation events, and ICOs in this podcast for cryptocurrency newbies.

Bitcoin, Blockchain, and Cryptocurrency for newbies

The Bad Crypto Podcast

Since 2017, technologists and crypto-enthusiasts Joel Comm and Travis Wright have attempted to demystify the world of bitcoin, blockchain, ethereum, altcoins, NFTs, Play-2-earn, the metaverse and Web3 in this podcast for cryptocurrency newbies and veterans alike!

Featuring some of the biggest names and most prolific movers-and-shakers in the space, the pair put the spotlight on their guests while taking listeners along for the journey down the rabbit hole.

Past guests have included John McAfee, Richard Heart, Tom Bilyeu, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Ver, Brock Pierce, Michael Terpin, Brittany Kaiser, Max Kaiser, Tim Draper, CZ and many more. 

Since 2017, technologists and crypto-enthusiasts Joel Comm and Travis Wright have attempted to demystify the world of bitcoin, blockchain, ethereum, altcoins, NFTs, Play-2-earn, the metaverse and Web3 in this podcast for cryptocurrency newbies and veterans alike!
Featuring some of the biggest names and most prolific movers-and-shakers in the space, the pair put the spotlight on their guests while taking listeners along for the journey down the rabbit hole.
Past guests have included John McAfee, Richard Heart, Tom Bilyeu, Vitalik Buterin, Roger Ver, Brock Pierce, Michael Terpin, Brittany Kaiser, Max Kaiser, Tim Draper, CZ and many more.&nbsp;