Bitcoin Developers Propose a 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
Bitcoin developers are considering a new approach to addressing the potential threat of quantum computing to the network. Instead of imposing a pre-scheduled freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposal suggests a 'wait and react' strategy that would only trigger a network-wide restriction if a quantum-capable attacker demonstrates their capability. The plan, outlined by BitMEX Research, involves pla…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.