Bitcoin Developers Seek to Fortify Against Quantum Threats, But at What Cost to Users?
The promise of Bitcoin has always been that users have full control over their coins, protected by the security of their private keys. However, with the looming threat of quantum computers potentially compromising the blockchain, developers are exploring measures to defend against this risk. One such proposal, Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361, aims to migration coins to quantum-resistant ad…
April 15, 2026, 6:05 a.m.