Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is considering a novel approach to address the potential threat of quantum computing to the network's security. Instead of implementing a pre-defined timeline for freezing vulnerable coins, developers are proposing a 'wait and react' strategy that relies on detecting and responding to actual quantum attacks. This approach, outlined in a recent proposal by BitMEX Research, in…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.