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 emergence of quantum computers, this promise is being challenged. In an effort to build defenses against these powerful machines, Bitcoin developers have proposed a plan to migrate coins to quantum-resistant addresses or risk having them frozen permanently. This proposal, known as …
April 15, 2026, 6:05 a.m.