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Throughout the episode, it becomes evident that the developers and advocates in the Bitcoin community are not sitting idle while speculation swirls about the impact of Quantum Computing. Discussions around implementing new signature schemes indicate a robust awareness and planning effort within the ecosystem.
Significantly, the panel emphasizes that while the urgency of quantum threats might not be immediate, establishing pathways for future upgrades and innovations should begin now. As Adam Back aptly notes, it’s essential to lay the groundwork today, setting the stage for decisions the community may consider in the future, regarding protocols and consensus models.