Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threat
The Bitcoin community is considering a new approach to addressing the potential threat of quantum computing, which involves delaying action until an actual attack occurs. This 'wait and react' strategy relies on a 'canary' system, where a small amount of bitcoin is placed in a special address that can only be unlocked by a quantum-capable attacker. If the attacker unlocks the address, it triggers…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.