I’ve been deep into Bitcoin for a while, and while I believe in its long-term potential, I’m hesitant to go all-in. Why? Because I can’t shake the thought that something, whether now or in the future, could fundamentally break it.
First, quantum computing. If (or when) large-scale quantum computers arrive, they could theoretically crack Bitcoin’s cryptography. Sure, the community might hard-fork to quantum-resistant algorithms, but what if the transition isn’t smooth? A sudden break in trust could be catastrophic.
Then there’s the mining economy. Bitcoin’s security relies on miners being incentivized by block rewards and fees. But what if mining becomes unprofitable? A prolonged bear market, regulatory crackdowns on energy use, or even a black swan event (like a global energy crisis) could push miners offline. Fewer miners mean slower validation, higher fees, and worst case increased vulnerability to 51% attacks.
And let’s not forget government intervention. If major economies ban Bitcoin outright (not just regulate it), liquidity could dry up, exchanges could vanish, and the network could fragment. Even if Bitcoin survives, its utility as a global currency would take a massive hit.
I’m not saying Bitcoin will fail, its resilience so far is incredible. But the idea that it’s unbreakable feels naive. What do you think? Is there a true existential risk to Bitcoin, or am I just being paranoid?
P.s. Im not a hater or buttcoiner, I really fall in love for BTC I just need more confirms before putting most of my savings
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