Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Threat
A novel approach is being considered by Bitcoin developers to address the potential threat of quantum computing to the network's security. Instead of implementing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposal involves waiting for a quantum-capable attacker to demonstrate their capabilities and then triggering a network-wide response. The 'canary' system, as outlined by BitMEX Research, w…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.