Bitcoin upgrades its quantum resistance, leading the way to a decentralized future. This article originates from a piece by Alertforalpha, compiled, translated, and written by the Blockchain Simplified team. (Background: Elon Musk's serious question: Can quantum computers crack Bitcoin?) (Context: In the face of quantum attacks, should Satoshi Nakamoto's 1.09 million Bitcoin be moved?) I once thought cryptocurrencies were just digital gold. Later, I discovered something that disrupted my understanding of currency. Bitcoin is not only preparing for the quantum era; it is evolving into an unprecedented existence: a pillar of humanity's decentralized future. The race against time We are facing a countdown. By 2027-2030, quantum computers could crack the current Bitcoin security mechanisms. Sounds scary, right? Wrong. This is the moment Bitcoin showcases its genius. About 25% of Bitcoin wallets have public keys that are vulnerable to quantum attacks, involving hundreds of billions of dollars in assets. But 75% of the wallets are already quantum secure. This is not the collapse of Bitcoin, but rather Bitcoin becoming stronger. Google's Willow chip has 105 qubits, while cracking Bitcoin requires 13 million qubits. IBM's roadmap indicates reaching thousands of qubits by 2033, still far from millions, but the progress in quantum computing is exponential. Bitcoin developers are not sitting idly by. Quantum shield strategy They have devised a four-phase evolution plan: Phase 1: Stop using vulnerable old addresses Phase 2: Freeze Bitcoin in old addresses after five years Phase 3: Implement recovery mechanisms for frozen funds Phase 4: Complete quantum resistance migration by 2030 This is not a case of closing the stable door after the horse has bolted, but a strategic evolution. What is the technological solution? Use P2QR (Payment to Quantum Resistance) addresses, employing advanced cryptography such as Sphinx Plus and Falcon 104. Upgraded users can enjoy 16 times lower transaction fees. Bitcoin is effectively paying to protect your assets. Beyond currency: The advantages of decentralization As tech giants compete to control Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Bitcoin offers something different: true decentralization. Sam Altman, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk all claim to want AGI to benefit humanity. But their centralized approaches obscure a darker reality. As AI researcher Ben Goertzel warns: “Big companies will use this AI to make more money, and nations with armies will use this AI to gain more power.” The quantum resistance upgrade of Bitcoin changes this dynamic. Three-phase revolution Phase 1 (2025-2030): Quantum Shield Bitcoin completes its quantum resistance migration, becoming the safest digital infrastructure on Earth. Early AGI systems will view the Bitcoin network as an ideal governance platform. Phase 2 (2030-2035): Decentralized AGI Economy AGI systems operating on Bitcoin infrastructure solve humanity's greatest challenges, eliminating scarcity and optimizing global resources for everyone. Phase 3 (2035 and beyond): True Abundance The fusion of quantum-resistant Bitcoin and decentralized AGI creates an economy that allows humanity to focus on creation, exploration, and self-actualization rather than mere survival. Why decentralization will win Traditional banks are just as vulnerable to quantum attacks — in fact, more so, due to their lack of the transparent development processes that Bitcoin has. When quantum computers arrive, centralized systems will hurriedly seek closed-door solutions that serve corporate interests. Bitcoin builds quantum resistance in an open manner, benefiting users through economic incentives rather than corporations. This is the AGI model we need: open development, an economy aligned with user interests, and no single points of control. The choice we face In a world where AI may surpass human intelligence, the systems we build today will determine whether we remain free or become dependent. The quantum-resistant future of Bitcoin empowers us with freedom. It gives us the opportunity to build AGI that serves all humanity, rather than just a few controllers. The quantum countdown has begun. But this is not the end of Bitcoin or humanity's AGI future. Rather, it is the beginning of true decentralized abundance. Your role in this revolution You don't need to understand every technical detail. What you need to understand is the choice: centralized control or decentralized freedom. The AI revolution is creating the largest transformation in history. Will you choose to benefit from it or stand by? Bitcoin's quantum evolution is not just about protecting cryptocurrency. It is about ensuring that when AGI emerges, it serves all humanity, not just Silicon Valley billionaires. The choice is in our hands. The time is now. Bitcoin is leading the way. Related reports Developers propose freezing Satoshi Nakamoto's 1 million Bitcoin, three steps to address the quantum computer crisis MicroStrategy retorts 'Bitcoin quantum attack', Michael Saylor: Groundless fears, if true, Google and Microsoft will be the first to fall Adam Back warns against quantum computers 'cracking Bitcoin': suggests using SLH-DSA to integrate Taproot "Bitcoin's Quantum Leap: How 2030 Will Change Everything" was first published in BlockTempo (BlockTempo - the most influential blockchain news media).

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