Bitcoin's Q-Day: The Geopolitics of Quantum Computing and Capital | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 13

What future risk does quantum computing pose to Bitcoin, and how can we think of those risks in terms of their potential geopolitical outcomes?

In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen recap the "Crypto Week" legislative wins, followed by a deep dive on the "Q-Day" threat—the moment quantum computers become powerful enough to threaten Bitcoin’s core cryptographic security.

This leads to the question: with the ability to undermine Satoshi’s coins, could a quantum breakthrough trigger a global monetary crisis, and ignite a new geopolitical arms race between the U.S., China, and tech giants?

As Bitcoin becomes embedded in 401(k)s, sovereign reserves, and global ETFs, the risks—and consequences—go far beyond crypto and deep into the political economy of capital, social structure and geoeconomic competition.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Crypto Legislation Update
07:45 - Political Dynamics and Future of Crypto Bills
12:15 - White House Crypto Report and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
16:42 - Order of Operations for Market Structure and BRCA
18:34 - Quantum Computing Summit and Bitcoin Implications
25:17 - Technical Progress and Timelines in Quantum Computing
30:21 - Quantum Threats to Bitcoin and Migration Strategies
41:39 - Political Economy and Strategic Importance of Quantum Risk for Bitcoin
43:26 - BPI's Role and Government Interest in Quantum and Bitcoin
47:03 - Risk Assessment and Market Perception of Quantum Threat
52:00 - Policy Implications and Institutional Considerations for Quantum Migration
53:47 - Closing Remarks and Teaser for Next Episode on Quantum Opportunities

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