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-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposal involves waiting for an attacker to demonstrate their capabilities and then reacting. This 'wait and react' strategy is based on a 'canary' system, where a small amount of bitcoin is placed…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.