Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Adam Back joins Cointelegraph at Paris Blockchain Week to discuss one of Bitcoin’s biggest long-term questions: how real is the quantum threat?In this interview, the Blockstream CEO breaks down why he believes quantum computing is still likely decades away from becoming a serious risk to Bitcoin, why the industry should still prepare now, and how post-quantum upgrades could help future-proof the network. Back also shares his views on Bitcoin’s evolution, the rise of ETFs and institutional adoption, the store-of-value narrative, Satoshi speculation, and why he believes $500K to $1M Bitcoin may be closer than most people think.
0:28 Intro
0:40 When will quantum crack Bitcoin?
2:20 How Bitcoin can become quantum ready
5:04 Has quantum fear hurt Bitcoin?
7:48 How Bitcoin has evolved since the early days
10:48 Bitcoin as a store of value vs currency
16:37 Adam Back on Satoshi speculation
18:30 Security risks of being linked to Satoshi
23:02 Adam Back’s Bitcoin price outlook for 2026
26:00 Why Bitcoin is a highly reflexive market
28:50 What it takes for Bitcoin to hit $1M
30:48 Outro
#Bitcoin #BTC #AdamBack #QuantumComputing #CryptoNews #Blockstream #Satoshi
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Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.
Adam Back joins Cointelegraph at Paris Blockchain Week to discuss one of Bitcoin’s biggest long-term questions: how real is the quantum threat?In this interview, the Blockstream CEO breaks down why he believes quantum computing is still likely decades away from becoming a serious risk to Bitcoin, why the industry should still prepare now, and how post-quantum upgrades could help future-proof the network. Back also shares his views on Bitcoin’s evolution, the rise of ETFs and institutional adoption, the store-of-value narrative, Satoshi speculation, and why he believes $500K to $1M Bitcoin may be closer than most people think.
0:28 Intro
0:40 When will quantum crack Bitcoin?
2:20 How Bitcoin can become quantum ready
5:04 Has quantum fear hurt Bitcoin?
7:48 How Bitcoin has evolved since the early days
10:48 Bitcoin as a store of value vs currency
16:37 Adam Back on Satoshi speculation
18:30 Security risks of being linked to Satoshi
23:02 Adam Back’s Bitcoin price outlook for 2026
26:00 Why Bitcoin is a highly reflexive market
28:50 What it takes for Bitcoin to hit $1M
30:48 Outro
#Bitcoin #BTC #AdamBack #QuantumComputing #CryptoNews #Blockstream #Satoshi
Follow COINTELEGRAPH:
Website: cointelegraph.com
Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph
Facebook: facebook.com/cointelegraph
Twitter: twitter.com/cointelegraph
Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile
Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.
