Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
A new proposal is gaining attention among Bitcoin developers, one that suggests a shift in how the network responds to potential quantum computing threats. Rather than imposing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, the plan involves waiting for an attacker to prove their capabilities and then reacting. This 'wait and react' strategy is outlined in a proposal by BitMEX Research, which introduc…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.