Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
A recent proposal by BitMEX Research has sparked debate among Bitcoin developers, who are considering a novel 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, which would only trigger a network-wide restriction if a quantum-capable attacker demonstrate…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.