Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is considering a new approach to addressing the potential threat of quantum computing to the network's security. Instead of imposing a pre-scheduled freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposal suggests waiting for an attacker to demonstrate their capabilities and then reacting accordingly. This 'wait and react' strategy relies on a canary system, which would place a small amoun…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.