Bitcoin's Quantum Conundrum: Adam Back Advocates for Flexible Upgrades Over Forced Lockdown
The looming threat of quantum computing has sparked a heated debate among Bitcoin's prominent developers, with opinions diverging wildly. Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, addressed attendees at Paris Blockchain Week, urging the development of optional quantum-resistant upgrades. This approach, he argued, is preferable to a forced freeze, given that current quantum computers are still in their exper…
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.