Brandon Black
Bitcoin software engineer and consultant with years of experience implementing Bitcoin features such as Taproot multi-sig and MuSig2, focused on Bitcoin scripting and security.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Truth About Quantum Computing & Bitcoin | Brandon Black
Brandon Black, Bitcoin software engineer who implemented Taproot multi-sig and MuSig2, discusses quantum computing and Bitcoin security. He explains what quantum computers actually do. He questions exaggerated qubit scaling claims. He outlines which Bitcoin key types would be most exposed and how post-quantum upgrades and soft-fork paths might work.
Feb 19, 2026 • 26min
Bitcoin's Quantum Problem: Decades Away or Imminent Danger?
Brandon Black, a software engineer and Bitcoin developer who implemented Taproot multisig and MuSig2, offers a technical take on quantum threats. He explains Shor's attack, contrasts SHA-256 and ECDSA risks, and discusses address hygiene, qubit scaling challenges, and the timeline for any cryptographic migration.
