Bitcoin Developers Bet on a 'Wait and React' Strategy Against Quantum Attacks
Bitcoin developers are considering a new approach to addressing the potential threat of quantum computing to the network. Instead of implementing a pre-scheduled freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposal involves a 'wait and react' strategy that only triggers a network-wide restriction if a quantum-capable attacker demonstrates their capabilities on-chain. The plan, outlined by BitMEX Research, us…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.