Blockspace: Google's Quantum Bitcoin, Fold credit card, and Bitcoin Volatility Index
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The BlockSpace Live episode dives into a high-stakes week in crypto, beginning with Google's groundbreaking research paper suggesting quantum computing threats to blockchain security could emerge as early as 2029—reducing the required qubits from billions to just 500,000. Hosts Charlie and Colin unpack the technical and philosophical implications, highlighting the growing debate around Bitcoin’s ability to adapt in time. The conversation shifts to real-world financial dynamics, with Brian Harrington, a reformed Bitcoin maximalist, arguing that Bitcoin is now a mainstream asset replacing bonds and stablecoins replacing ACH networks, while cautioning that most holders are unprepared for volatility. Will Reeves of FoldOn discusses the launch of their Bitcoin credit card, emphasizing how it enables users to live with Bitcoin daily while using it to reduce fiat dependence through strategic rewards and debt management. The episode then examines the financial struggles of Bitcoin treasury firms, spotlighting NACA’s $166 million loss and Fold’s strategic decision to sell Bitcoin to eliminate debt and fund growth. Finally, Cole Kennelly of Volmex Finance explains the rise of the BVIV volatility index, a Bitcoin equivalent of the VIX, which is gaining traction amid increased institutional adoption and post-ETF market evolution. The episode closes with CoinShares going public on NASDAQ, marking another milestone in crypto’s institutionalization.
Google’s new quantum research suggests blockchain security threats could emerge by 2029, reducing qubit requirements from billions to 500,000—sparking urgent debate on Bitcoin’s ability to adapt.
Bitcoin is transitioning from a speculative asset to a core financial instrument: replacing bonds, enabling new payment rails via stablecoins, and becoming a personal finance tool for affluent holders.
FoldOn’s Bitcoin credit card allows users to earn rewards, pay off balances with appreciated Bitcoin, and reduce fiat exposure—offering a low-risk, high-efficiency path to Bitcoin accumulation.
Many Bitcoin treasury companies are pivoting from pure holding strategies to building real operating businesses, with Fold and NACA exemplifying the shift from 'paper Bitcoin' to sustainable revenue models.
The BVIV volatility index is emerging as the standard for Bitcoin market fear and opportunity, now trading at 60—four times higher than the traditional VIX—driven by post-ETF institutional demand and options growth.
Google's Quantum Threat Paper: Is Bitcoin at Risk by 2029?
“We're making progress on that. But the real issue is, is that this is all theoretical. We need to then build a quantum computer and then we have this problem called decoherence.”
Bitcoin as a Financial System: From Maximalism to Mainstream
“I don't believe in self custody anymore. I think it's dumb. And so that Fidelity is going to figure it out for me because I hold all my Bitcoin at Fidelity.”
FoldOn’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Living with Bitcoin Daily
“The more Bitcoin you buy with us, the higher your reward rate goes. So because I'm converting most of my paycheck, you know, I'm getting serious rewards. I'm getting 3% back on my spending.”
The Collapse of the Bitcoin Treasury Narrative
“It's very easy to find companies that have developed, created great businesses that have built great treasuries. But going the other way is very rare.”
The Rise of the BVIV: Bitcoin’s VIX for the Volatility Era
“BVIV is currently about 60. And so, you know, 15 to 60, you can say BVIV is about four times greater in terms of volatility points as the VIX index.”
“I don't believe in self custody anymore. I think it's dumb. And so that Fidelity is going to figure it out for me because I hold all my Bitcoin at Fidelity.”
“BVIV is currently about 60. And so, you know, 15 to 60, you can say BVIV is about four times greater in terms of volatility points as the VIX index.”
“We're making progress on that. But the real issue is, is that this is all theoretical. We need to then build a quantum computer and then we have this problem called decoherence.”
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FoldOn
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Will Reeves
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Cole Kennelly
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CoinShares
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