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May 5, 2026

Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn Says Bitcoin Community Reaching Consensus on Quantum Computing Threat Response

In a research note published May 3, 2026, Galaxy Digital Research Director Alex Thorn reported that the Bitcoin community is coalescing around a consensus to leave Satoshi Nakamoto's coins untouched while preparing for quantum computing threats through post-quantum cryptography adoption.

May 5, 2026·4 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The Bitcoin market has routinely absorbed more than 1 million coins even outside bull markets
  • ▪A P2PKH output contains a public-key hash; the public key is revealed when the address spends
  • ▪Alex Thorn stated that even a one percent chance of quantum computing affecting Bitcoin justifies continued work on the issue

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Bitcoin governance1Bitcoin protocol & upgrades1Bitcoin security & risks1Blockchain quantum resistance1Post-quantum cryptography1Satoshi Nakamoto1

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