Bitcoin Developers Propose Quantum Defenses, 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. To counter this threat, developers have proposed a plan to migrate coins to quantum-resistant addresses or risk having them frozen permanently. This proposal, known as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361, has been…
April 15, 2026, 6:05 a.m.