Bitcoin Developers Divided Over Quantum Computing Upgrades
The potential threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin has sparked a heated debate among its top developers, with vastly differing opinions on the best course of action. At the Paris Blockchain Week, Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, emphasized the importance of developing optional quantum-resistant upgrades now, despite the current incremental progress in quantum computing. Back stressed that prepara…
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.