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Correct, however the Bitcoin website has an answer for that: upgrade. The cryptographic methods are not fixed for all time, we can switch to other methods (which are quantum-resistant) when it becomes necessary.



Assuming they are available and deployable at that time. It's like arguing against climate change mitigation because a technological solution will present itself: you might be right, but why gamble?




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