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Yesterdays Project 11 debacle has made it clear to me that the proper approach for having the quantum and Bitcoin discussion looks something like the following: 1) A group of technically literate experts with a strong grasp of the SOTA in both quantum AND cryptography/bitcoin comes together. This ideally has a blend of quantum academics from respected institutions, quantum computer builders from major labs, bitcoin core devs, etc. 2) This group of technical experts meets on a semi annual basis to present, analyze and debate findings. These discussions are held in a public forum or at least recorded for public review. 3) This group produces semiannual reports on the state of quantum both in terms of CRQC timelines (with strong bias against hyping false marketing promises) and state of cryptographic research for alternative signature schemes (i.e. SPHINCS+ by @n1ckler). Reports should include timeline estimates similar to Metaculus prediction windows. 4)This annual production is a strong basis by which the entire ecosystem (hodlers, miners, exchanges, ETFs, custodians) can start to align on the scope and timing of the migration problem. A few key caveats. 1) this should not be organized or published by a private company, especially not one who’s *entire purpose* is to monetize quantum migration. 2) every part of this, from participant selection, to discussion, to report findings, should be open to the public. 3)there should be a heavy dose of hypeman skepticism around quantum improvements and recognition of the iatrogenic effects from hastily adopting a poorly tested cryptographic alternatives. Until something like this exists, the public discourse will continue to be sloppy, clickbait driven and generally annoying for us. I get asked about quantum all the time on Capitol Hill and would like to have definitive resources to point to. Previously, the Bitcoin Mining Council helped organize the mining industry against coordinated attacks against mining in America — should we establish a Bitcoin Quantum Council to give reliable estimates and projections for Bitcoin and quantum? Should we at Bitcoin Policy Institute, as a 501c3 educational non-profit, organize this? These are preliminary ideas. I’ll be in Vegas and am open to suggestions.