Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threat
A new approach to mitigating the risk of quantum computing attacks on the Bitcoin network has been proposed, focusing on a 'wait and react' strategy rather than a pre-emptive freeze. The plan, outlined by BitMEX Research, involves placing a small amount of bitcoin in a special address that can only be unlocked by a quantum-capable attacker, with the spend from that address serving as proof that t…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.