New Proposal Enables Bitcoin Holders to Prove Control Without Transferring Funds, Potentially Protecting Satoshi Nakamoto's Assets
Bitcoin has long been plagued by concerns over quantum computing, with a significant problem being the potential theft of millions of bitcoin, including those attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto, worth around $84 billion, if powerful quantum computers become available. The proposed solution involves a soft fork that would phase out legacy address types, forcing holders to move to quantum-safe formats.…