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Has AI really changed Bitcoin\u2019s address security, or is it just fear-mongering? Bitcoin Core contributor Antoine Poinsot of Chaincode Labs joins Grace Remington and Sean Hagan to respond to Justin Drake\u2019s viral post. He explains why security researchers need evidence before making claims, and what\u2019s actually at stake with quantum computing risk. He also shares why preparing early matters more than reacting out of fear.<\/p>\n

Chapters:
0:00 \u2013 Antoine Poinsot Responds to Justin Drake\u2019s Bitcoin Address Security Claims
1:05 \u2013 What the Failed Summer Soft Fork Taught Bitcoin
2:35 \u2013 BIP 54 Consensus Cleanup: Fixing Long-Standing Bitcoin Bugs
3:44 \u2013 Why Bundle Four Fixes Into One Soft Fork
4:53 \u2013 Building Consensus to Activate BIP 54
6:53 \u2013 How Quantum Theft or Frozen Coins Could Break Trust in Bitcoin
9:08 \u2013 BIP 360 vs. BIP 361 vs. P2TR v2
10:38 \u2013 Why Hiding Public Keys Behind Hashes Is a Red Herring
11:52 \u2013 Lessons From the Coldcard Incident
12:29 \u2013 Reducing Single Points of Failure With Multisig and Liana<\/p>\n

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.<\/p>\n

This post Bitcoin Core developer responds to AI & Quantum Risk<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Patrick Green<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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