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Can technologies break Bitcoin?

October 27, 2026 · 1 h 15 min

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Can AI or quantum computing break Bitcoin? Jack Mallers responds to Chamath Palihapitiya’s viral claims, breaks down the real cryptographic risks, and explains how Bitcoin could upgrade, including the difficult question of what happens to coins that never migrate.Join the Revolution: https://strike.me/Timestamps:0:00 — Breaking Bitcoin?2:21 — Bond Volatility and Europe’s Credit Stress7:52 — Chamath’s Bitcoin-to-Zero Claim19:52 — What Would Actually Break Bitcoin?30:05 — Quantum Algorithms, Mining and Difficulty46:31 — How Close Is the Quantum Threat?53:13 — Can Bitcoin Upgrade?1:03:30 — Satoshi’s Coins and Property Rights1:10:11 — Strike Updates and Closing Thoughts

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