Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is considering a novel approach to addressing the potential threat of quantum computing to the network's security. Instead of implementing a pre-scheduled freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposed 'wait and react' strategy would only trigger a network-wide restriction if a quantum-capable attacker demonstrates their capability. This approach is based on a 'canary' system, whe…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.