Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
A new proposal is being debated among Bitcoin developers to change how the network responds to potential quantum computing threats. Instead of freezing vulnerable coins based on a predetermined timeline, the proposal suggests waiting for an actual attack to occur before taking action. However, this approach relies on the assumption that the attacker will claim a bounty for demonstrating their cap…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.