Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is exploring a novel approach to mitigate the risks associated with quantum computing, focusing on a 'wait and react' strategy rather than preemptively freezing vulnerable coins. This approach, outlined in a recent proposal by BitMEX Research, involves setting up a canary system that would trigger a network-wide restriction on older bitcoin wallets only if a quantum-capable …
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.