Bitcoin may face significant political challenges if quantum computing advances, according to on-chain analyst James Check. He warns that the real threat is not just technical but political, as the Bitcoin community may struggle to agree on measures to protect dormant coins, with 6–7 million BTC potentially at risk. Current Bitcoin security relies on ECDSA and Schnorr signatures, which could be compromised by quantum computers with 126,000 physical qubits. The community is divided on how to address this potential threat. Some experts advocate for early migration plans to safeguard Bitcoin, while others believe the threat is distant and manageable. Check emphasizes that governance issues pose the greatest risk, as there is little chance of consensus on freezing or migrating coins to counteract quantum vulnerabilities.