Bitcoin Developers Consider 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is discussing a novel approach to addressing potential quantum computing threats, which involves waiting for an attacker to demonstrate their capabilities before taking action. This 'wait and react' strategy assumes that the attacker will claim a bounty instead of exploiting the vulnerability for personal gain. The plan, proposed by BitMEX Research, involves placing a small …
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.