Nic Carter has argued that Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin, is likely deceased, citing the looming threat of quantum computing as a critical factor. In a recent rebuttal to a New York Times article suggesting Adam Back as Satoshi, Carter criticized the lack of evidence and posited that if Satoshi were alive, they would have acted to secure early bitcoins vulnerable to quantum attacks. Carter highlights that approximately 1.7 million bitcoins, valued at around $120 billion, are stored in outdated P2PK addresses, which could be compromised by future quantum computers. Carter emphasizes that the responsibility to address this vulnerability lies with Satoshi, who could transfer or destroy these bitcoins to mitigate market risks. However, Satoshi's prolonged silence and inaction suggest they may no longer be alive. As the threat of quantum computing grows, Carter argues that the Bitcoin community must prepare for cryptographic upgrades to protect against potential attacks, underscoring the urgency of addressing this issue before it becomes a reality.