New Proposal Offers Solution for Bitcoin's Quantum Computing Concerns, Potentially Protecting Satoshi Nakamoto's Holdings
Concerns about quantum computing have long plagued Bitcoin, with a significant issue being the potential theft of millions of bitcoin stored in old wallets with exposed public keys, including those attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto, worth around $84 billion. A proposed soft fork, BIP-361, aims to phase out quantum-vulnerable addresses over five years, but this would require dormant holders like Sato…