Bitcoin Developers Propose Quantum Defense Measures, Potentially Freezing Vulnerable Coins
The promise of Bitcoin has always been that no one can access your coins without your private key. However, with the rise of quantum computers, this promise is being challenged. A new proposal, Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361, has been updated to include measures to defend against quantum threats, including the potential freezing of coins in vulnerable addresses. This move has sparked cont…
April 15, 2026, 6:05 a.m.