Advances in quantum computing have ceased to be a theoretical issue and have begun to take hold as a concrete concern.
Bitcoin is not exempt from this progress either, and this is evidenced by experts, experts, and analysts who are working and thinking about what progress Bitcoin will make, as reported by CriptoNoticias. A future where quantum computers and Bitcoin coexist.
Although some of them express more urgency than others, the intention of protecting the network created by Satoshi Nakamoto from potential attackers using quantum computers. This is an idea with a high consensus..
In this regard, a report published on January 6th on the specialist site The Quantum Insider designates 2026 as the year of quantum security.
This document is not limited to describing technical advances, but also indicates changes in stages. Implementation awareness centered on security. This change will not be easy for crypto-based systems like Bitcoin, as this is the year we start to see the implementation of quantum protection.
From research to implementation
According to the report, 2025 was the year “quantum technologies move from a specialized research area to a broader strategic interest.”
There, it is explained that the focus shifted after the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology was declared. From research institutes to governments, businesses, and security agencies.
In that sense, CriptoNoticias U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also investigates quantum realmcompanies such as IBM and IonQ have also announced advances on this technology.
As stated in the text of The Quantum Insider:
The next stage of quantum evolution will not be defined by discovery, but by implementation, where security will be the limiting factor.
Report Quantum Insider.
This statement is central. The question is no longer whether quantum computing will work; How is it controlled and protected? In the face of advances in digital infrastructure, it also affects other digital infrastructures.
In response to this scenario, several proposals are already being considered in the Bitcoin community.
33% of all Bitcoins in circulation Currently vulnerable to attacks by quantum computersDeveloper Jameson Lopp, for example, thinks it’s better. Burn BTC without an owner To avoid quantum abduction.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin Libre CEO Ben Sigman is the author of the BIP-360 proposal. This initiative requires Introducing transaction mechanisms that are resistant to quantum computing.
Adam Back, another participant involved in the development of Bitcoin, also suggests: Replace schemes that protect digital signatures Number of transactions on the network.
However, these and other alternatives are still under discussion and no consensus has been reached.
Security “for” and “from” quantum computing
The Quantum Insider report argues for the idea that 2026 will be promoted as the “Year of Quantum Security” on three axes:
- Post-quantum cryptography.
- Resilience in the face of quantum capabilities.
- Responsible protection of quantum technology and innovation.
Furthermore, the report distinguishes between two distinct aspects.
The first is the security of quantum computing. Global investment in quantum technology, according to The Quantum Insider “It’s already measured in tens of billions of dollars.”distributed among private companies, state laboratories, and universities.
Last September, companies including BlackRock, Nvidia and other investors backed PsiQuantum in developing a commercial quantum computer. 1 billion dollars.
Regarding the expansion, the report states: The attack target area has also expanded.: Intellectual property theft, insider risk, supply chain compromise.
This document emphasizes that security cannot be reduced to individual technical solutions.
In the original text, he claims that “Technical safety measures alone are not enough” And it must be complemented with governance, access controls, and secure collaboration frameworks.
This warning is not just for the quantum sector, but for any industry that relies on decentralized innovation and international cooperation.
The second dimension is security for quantum computing. The report is clear here: Much of the digital economy relies on cryptographic systems designed on mathematical assumptions that cannot be sustained indefinitely in the face of quantum advances.
According to The Quantum Insider, this causes certain temporary issues. The currently encrypted data is collected and stored for future decoding.
What the media reveals is that The longer the useful life of information, the greater the risk.legal records, medical data, intellectual property, etc.
To address this scenario, the report states that post-quantum cryptography aims to “enable organizations to protect today’s data in a way designed to remain resilient over time,” highlighting that standards are already in the process of being defined.
What does this diagnosis mean for Bitcoin?
According to the report itself: Quantum security is ‘no longer theoretical, it’s in practice’. This phrase does not mean that there are currently quantum computers that can break Bitcoin encryption, but it does mean that governments and industry are actively planning for that scenario.
Such planning is important for a global financial network that prioritizes predictability and long-term resilience. Even more so depending on the agreement of network participants.
From this perspective, Bitcoin faces no immediate threats, but challenges such as: When and how to adapt encryption mechanisms without compromising consensus, decentralization, and historical compatibility.
Quantum Insider emphasizes that the Year of Quantum Security is not an isolated event. The conference is scheduled to begin in Washington on January 12, 2026, and extend to regional summits in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, the report said. The stated goal is to align policies, security practices, and international standards.