Bitcoin should evolve with the utmost caution – Michael Sailor's perspective on quantum threats and the need for consensus

Michael Saylor expressed a firm opinion on future Bitcoin protocol updates. During a recent interview with BlockBeats (December 19), he stated that the network should remain highly conservative regarding technical modifications.

Quantum Threat Requires Global Support

According to Saylor, the proper response to the potential threat posed by quantum computers should wait until genuine community consensus is achieved. Specifically, he pointed out that protocol changes should only occur when the majority of the 8 billion people worldwide understand and support such an initiative. “If only half of the community sees it as necessary, and the other half remains skeptical, we should slow down” – the entrepreneur noted.

Bitcoin Core v30 – Continuing the Conservative Approach

The latest version of Bitcoin Core v30 reflects this cautious philosophy. Every protocol change, according to Saylor, requires the highest level of caution and must be implemented very deliberately. It’s not just about the deployment itself – the readiness of the entire ecosystem is crucial.

The Paradox of “Improvements” – Why Bitcoin Should Not Be Constantly Modified

Saylor highlighted a paradox often observed in technology: “One of the most effective ways to destroy something valuable is to give talented developers unlimited resources with the command: improve it.” In his view, stability and resistance to easy changes are not flaws – they are fundamental advantages of Bitcoin.

Between Innovation and Stability – The Role of the Monetary Protocol

Saylor is not an advocate of continuously adding new functionalities to the network. He perceives Bitcoin primarily as a monetary protocol, not as a platform for experiments. The belief that “it must develop” through constant extension of its capabilities is, in his opinion, mistaken. Consensus on fundamental rules is something that must be built carefully – it cannot be rushed under the pretext of progress.

“The essence of Bitcoin is that the network remains unchanged in its core principles” – summarized the entrepreneur. Such a strategy, although it may seem restrained, ensures long-term credibility and security of the monetary system, which aspires to be a global standard of value.