Satoshi’s Vision at 100: Will Bitcoin Remain Trustless by 2129?

• Web3 Titans
• May 9, 2025

In 2008, an enigmatic figure named Satoshi Nakamoto unleashed Bitcoin upon the world, a decentralized digital currency designed to operate without trust in central authorities. Its promise of trustlessness—secured by cryptography, a fixed 21 million coin supply, and proof-of-work—sparked a financial revolution. As we gaze toward 2129, the 100th anniversary of Bitcoin’s whitepaper, we ask: can Bitcoin preserve its trustless core in a future shaped by quantum leaps, regulatory battles, and cultural shifts? “Bitcoin’s power lies in its ability to replace trust with truth. Its survival depends on whether we guard that truth.” — Satoshi Nakamoto The Quantum Challenge By 2129, quantum computing could pose an existential threat to Bitcoin’s cryptographic foundations. Algorithms like ECDSA, which secure private keys, may become vulnerable to quantum attacks. A 2050s breakthrough in quantum supremacy could expose wallets, undermining the trustless network. Yet, hope lies in post-quantum cryptography. Lattice-based signatures and other quantum-resistant protocols are already in development. By 2060, Bitcoin could adopt these upgrades, preserving its security. Transitioning a global, decentralized network to new cryptography is no small feat. Consensus disputes, as…