Vitalik Buterin, the creator of Ethereum, has recently addressed the potential threat quantum computing poses to the Ethereum network. He introduced research on blockchain hacking using quantum computers and suggested that a 'simple recovery fork' could protect Ethereum from such attacks. Buterin explained that if quantum computers become accessible to bad actors, they could potentially steal users' funds. However, the blockchain could implement a hard fork, requiring users to download new wallet software, minimizing the loss of funds. This proactive approach highlights the ongoing efforts to safeguard the Ethereum network against emerging technological threats.