Can Quantum Computers Steal Crypto? Binance CSO Jimmy Su Answers 5 Security Questions

*Quantum computers are not stealing your crypto today — but crypto security needs to prepare before that changes.* In this interview, Jimmy Su, Chief Security Officer at Binance, answers five of the biggest questions crypto users are asking about quantum computing: whether it can break private keys, what “Q-Day” means, what users should do now, why ecosystem migration is so difficult, and how Binance is preparing for a post-quantum future. This is a practical, no-panic guide to what every crypto user should understand today: quantum risk is real over the long term, but phishing, malware, social engineering, and weak wallet security remain the biggest threats right now. ⚠️ This video is for educational purposes only and does not constitute security, legal, or financial advice. Always protect your private keys, use trusted wallets, and follow official guidance from the blockchains, wallets, and platforms you use. ⚠️ 📚 Resources: ➡️ Quantum Computers and Cryptocurrencies: https://www.binance.com/en/academy/articles/quantum-computers-and-cryptocurrencies ➡️ Five Questions About Quantum Computing, Answered by Binance Chief Security Officer: https://www.binance.com/en/blog/security/481198116691472177 *In this interview, Jimmy Su answers:* ✅ Can quantum computers really steal your crypto? Yes in theory, but not with today’s quantum computers ✅ How Shor’s algorithm could eventually threaten public-key cryptography and digital signatures ✅ Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto systems are not facing an immediate quantum attack today ✅ What Q-Day means: the point when quantum computers may become powerful enough to break current public-key cryptography ✅ Why people are talking about quantum now: migration takes years across blockchains, wallets, exchanges, custodians, and users ✅ What users should do today: focus on phishing, malware, social engineering, seed phrase protection, and trusted wallet software ✅ Why rushing into “quantum-proof” products today may create more risk than it solves ✅ Why the hardest part is not just cryptography, but ecosystem-wide migration and governance ✅ The challenge of dormant or lost wallets and whether legacy coins should eventually be frozen or migrated ✅ How Binance prepares: monitoring quantum research, evaluating post-quantum standards, preparing systems, and supporting safe future migrations ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏳ 00:00 – Introduction with Jimmy Su, Chief Security Officer at Binance ⏳ 00:16 – Can quantum computers really steal your crypto? ⏳ 00:30 – How Shor’s algorithm could break some public-key cryptography ⏳ 00:56 – Why quantum computers are not an immediate threat today ⏳ 01:14 – Why is everyone suddenly talking about quantum computing? ⏳ 01:30 – What is Q-Day? ⏳ 01:45 – Why crypto migration takes time across the whole ecosystem ⏳ 02:15 – What should users do today? ⏳ 03:15 – What is the hardest part for companies about making crypto quantum safe? ⏳ 03:31 – Why post-quantum migration is a governance challenge, not just a tech upgrade ⏳ 04:18 – How Binance is preparing for the quantum era ⏳ 05:24 – Outro 💬 What’s your biggest question about quantum computing and crypto security? Drop it in the comments. #Binance #bitcoin #cryptosecurity #QuantumComputing #CryptoEducation *⚠️ RISK WARNING:* Digital asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Binance is not liable for any losses you may incur. It is your responsibility to ascertain whether you are permitted to use the services of Binance based on your individual circumstances. Not financial advice. For more information, see our Terms of Use and Risk Warning. *📢 Join the conversation:* ➡️ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/binance ➡️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/binance ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/binance ➡️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@binance ➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/binance ➡️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/binance *🔗 Download Binance here (iOS, Android):* https://binance.onelink.me/y874/cb98de36 *🔗 Sign up for Binance here:* https://www.binance.com/en?ref=ERQKP7ND&utm_source=BinanceYoutube&utm_medium=GlobalSocial&utm_campaign=GlobalSocial