According to Cointelegraph, early cypherpunk Adam Back, whom Satoshi Nakamoto referenced in the Bitcoin white paper, expressed concerns about the potential impact of quantum computing on Bitcoin security. During a recent interview following a Q&A session at the 'Satoshi Spritz' event in Turin on April 18, Back suggested that advancements in quantum computing may eventually compel Nakamoto to move their bitcoins (BTC). This is because Bitcoin holders may need to transfer their assets to newer, quantum-resistant signature-based addresses for protection.

Back emphasized that while current quantum computers do not pose an immediate threat to Bitcoin's cryptography, they could become a significant risk in the future, potentially within the next two decades. He explained that when this threat materializes, the Bitcoin community will face a critical decision: either abandon old, vulnerable addresses or risk the theft of those funds. Back predicts that the community will choose the former, which would require Nakamoto to move their funds to avoid potential risks.