Bitcoin Developers Consider 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is exploring a novel approach to address the potential threat of quantum computing to the network's security. Instead of imposing a pre-scheduled freeze on vulnerable coins, developers are considering a 'wait and react' strategy that would only trigger a network-wide restriction if a quantum-capable attacker demonstrates their capabilities on-chain. This approach, proposed b…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.