Bitcoin Developers Seek to Fortify Against Quantum Threats, But at What Cost to Users?
The promise of Bitcoin has long been rooted in its decentralized nature, where the control of funds lies solely with the owner of the private key. However, this foundational principle is being reexamined as developers strive to protect the network from the looming threat of quantum computers. A recent proposal, Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361, suggests a multi-phase approach to migrating c…
April 15, 2026, 6:05 a.m.