[Bitcoin Core Developer Responds to 'Urgency of Preventing Quantum Computing Attacks' Viewpoint: No Immediate Concern, Modifications May Take 5 to 10 Years] BlockBeats News, December 22: Bitcoin Core developer and co-founder of cryptocurrency custody company Casa, Jameson Lopp, stated, 'Quantum computers will not disrupt Bitcoin in the short term. We will continue to monitor their development. However, thoughtful modifications to the protocol (as well as unprecedented fund migrations) may require 5 to 10 years. We should hope for the best but prepare for the worst.' Last Saturday, Nic Carter, the father of smart contracts and co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, published a lengthy article claiming that quantum computing is only an 'engineering challenge' away from cracking Bitcoin, putting 1.7 million BTC at risk of attack. This statement sparked community discussions. Blockstream CEO Adam Back criticized Castle Island Ventures founding partner Nic Carter for exaggerating concerns about the potential threat quantum computing poses to Bitcoin. Bitcoin expert Pledditor commented that Nic Carter is intentionally creating anxiety, as his fund has invested in a startup that sells tools designed to transition blockchain systems to quantum-resistant solutions.