The Starting Block

In 2 of The Starting Block, Head of Multimedia at The Block Gareth Jenkinson is joined by Blockstream Co-Founder and CEO, Adam Back, at Paris Blockchain Week to address renewed speculation around Satoshi Nakamoto and why the mystery may never be solved.

He explains the current state of quantum risk in Bitcoin, why the threat is likely overstated in the near term, and how the ecosystem is already preparing for long-term security.

OUTLINE
00:00 - Introduction
01:07 - NYT Satoshi Rumor
06:06 - Quantum Risk to Bitcoin
13:20 - Saylor's Strategy
16:26 - Bitcoin Treasury Companies
19:33 - Bitcoin Market Forecast
22:02 - Blockstream and Future Work

Guest links:
Adam Back - https://x.com/adam3us
Blockstream - https://x.com/Blockstream

Host links:
Gareth Jenkinson - https://x.com/gazza_jenks
The Block - https://x.com/TheBlockCo
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What is The Starting Block?

The Starting Block is The Block's new flagship daily live show — the breaking news, the context behind it, and the people shaping where crypto goes next. Each episode is a 45-minute live broadcast hosted by award-winning journalist and broadcaster Gareth Jenkinson and powered by The Block's newsroom and research desk.