Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is considering a novel approach to addressing the potential threat of quantum computing to the network's security. Instead of imposing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposal involves waiting for a quantum-capable attacker to demonstrate their capabilities and then triggering a network-wide response. This 'wait and react' strategy relies on a 'canary' system, …
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.