Samson Mow Debunks Quantum Computer Fears: Bitcoin Laughs in the Face of FUD

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Well, well, well! Look who’s here to save the day-Samson Mow, the CEO of JAN3, is once again sticking it to the so-called “quantum computer apocalypse” folks. Apparently, these folks are still losing sleep over the idea that quantum computers will destroy Bitcoin (BTC), but Mow is here to tell them to chill out.

Samson Mow Slaps Quantum Fears with a Big Ol’ “Nope”

To clear things up for the nervous Nellies out there: Some critics have been shaking in their boots, spreading a little FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt, for those not in the know) about Bitcoin’s fate when quantum computers (which, spoiler alert, aren’t a thing yet) come on the scene.

These critics have some wild ideas about how quantum machines might, somehow, maybe, crack Bitcoin’s cryptography using fancy math tricks like Shor’s algorithm. You know, just your average apocalyptic predictions from folks who apparently need a hobby.

But here’s the thing: Mow isn’t losing any sleep over it. He’s quick to point out that even though we don’t have any quantum computers capable of cracking ECDSA signatures (that’s Bitcoin’s security protocol for those of you not into the techy stuff), Bitcoin’s defenses are evolving at a breakneck pace.

“Bitcoin defenses against non-existent quantum computers are moving along at an incredibly fast pace. There’s also the prototype from @roasbeef too.

RIP QC FUD. 🪦”

– Samson Mow (@Excellion) April 10, 2026

See what he did there? He’s basically laughing in the face of FUD. And guess what? He’s right. As critics panic over the future, researchers are already ahead of the game, creating quantum-resistant solutions faster than you can say “quantum entanglement.” You know, because that’s how Bitcoin rolls.

Mow mentioned a research paper about Quantum Safe Bitcoin (QSB), which introduces a whole new way to create transactions using a hash-to-signature puzzle. It’s like a magic trick-except it’s real, and it doesn’t require a fancy top hat or a rabbit.

And let’s not forget the genius work by Olaoluwa “Roasbeef” Osuntokun at Lighting Labs, who’s also got a prototype in the works. This one uses zk-STARK proofs to help recover wallets in case a quantum apocalypse somehow locks you out. But again, no quantum apocalypse on the horizon-yet. So relax, folks.

Mow’s message is clear: If quantum computers ever do show up (fingers crossed they don’t), Bitcoin is already on the case. “RIP QC FUD,” he says. Let that sink in.

Now, back in October 2025, some guy named Charles Edwards from Capriole Investments tried to stir up some more panic. He claimed that quantum computers might need as little as 700 usable qubits to breach Bitcoin’s cryptographic defenses. Well, good for him, but Mow says it’s all just hot air. No quantum threat exists yet, and Bitcoin’s already making moves to ensure it stays secure. So, take that, Edwards.

Quantum Timeline? More Like Quantum Daydream

Of course, it wouldn’t be a good story without some twists. Recently, the Google Quantum AI team decided to chime in, claiming that quantum computers could crack private keys in a breezy nine minutes. That’s about as long as it takes for Bitcoin to do its average block time of 10 minutes. But here’s the catch: Those quantum computers don’t exist yet, either. So why all the fuss?

In the meantime, Bitcoin users are feeling pretty smug about the whole thing. One brilliant commenter pointed out that critics have been shouting “Bitcoin is dead!” for the past year-yet here we are, with Bitcoin thriving like it always does. Talk about an “I told you so” moment.

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2026-04-10 14:16