Divided Opinion: Bitcoin's Quantum Conundrum Pits Adam Back's Optional Upgrades Against Forced Freezes
A rift has emerged among Bitcoin's prominent developers regarding the threat posed by quantum computing, with divergent views on how to address this issue. Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, emphasized the importance of building optional quantum-resistant upgrades at the Paris Blockchain Week, despite acknowledging that current quantum computers are still in their experimental phase. Back's stance pr…
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.