Blockstream CEO Adam Back Slams Nic Carter Over Bitcoin Quantum Threat Claims
2025-12-20 16:05
Blockstream CEO Adam Back has publicly pushed back against claims that Bitcoin faces an imminent threat from quantum computing, criticizing Castle Island Ventures founding partner Nic Carter for amplifying those concerns in the open. Key Takeaways: Adam Back says Bitcoin’s quantum risk is being addressed quietly, without public alarm. Nic Carter argues the threat is real and says many developers remain in denial. The debate reflects a split over how urgent quantum computing risks are for Bitcoin. The exchange unfolded on X after Carter explained why Castle Island Ventures invested in Project Eleven, a startup focused on developing defenses against potential quantum attacks on Bitcoin and other crypto networks. Back responded sharply, accusing Carter of stirring unnecessary alarm. “You make uninformed noise and try to move the market or something. You’re not helping,” Back wrote in a post on Friday. Adam Back Says Bitcoin Developers Are Quietly Preparing for Quantum...
