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Jameson Lopp, a renowned Bitcoin security expert, argues in a blog post against using quantum computers to recover lost Bitcoin, instead advocating for permanently burning quantum-vulnerable coins

Jameson Lopp wrote that allowing quantum recovery of Bitcoin would undermine the network's censorship resistance, immutability, and conservatism

Jameson Lopp warned that quantum recovery would benefit those with quantum computers at the expense of others, undermining the network’s security by granting them access to lost coins they didn’t earn

Jameson Lopp indicated that quantum-enabled recovery of theft or lost Bitcoin could severely damage trust in the cryptocurrency and negatively affect its market value

Quantum computing advancements, such as Google's Willow and Microsoft's Majorana 1 chips, have intensified discussions about Bitcoin's vulnerability

Jameson Lopp does not see quantum computing as a threat to Bitcoin but believes the complexity of upgrading the network warrants starting a discussion

Bitcoin users debate whether quantum-vulnerable coins should remain accessible or be permanently locked to prevent theft

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