Divided Opinion on Bitcoin's Quantum Computing Conundrum: Adam Back Advocates for Flexible Upgrades
The specter of quantum computing has sparked a heated discussion among Bitcoin's prominent developers, yielding vastly differing opinions. At Paris Blockchain Week, Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, emphasized the importance of building optional quantum-resistant upgrades for Bitcoin, stressing that preparation is crucial and that a controlled approach is safer than reacting to a crisis. He highligh…
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.