Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
A radical approach to addressing the threat of quantum computing to the bitcoin network has been put forward by developers, who are debating a plan to only freeze vulnerable coins if a quantum attacker is detected. This 'wait and react' strategy relies on the assumption that the attacker will claim a bounty rather than stealing funds. The plan, proposed by BitMEX Research, involves placing a smal…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.