Divided Opinion: Bitcoin's Quantum Conundrum Pits Optional Upgrades Against Mandatory Freeze
The specter of quantum computing has sparked a heated debate among Bitcoin's prominent developers, yielding vastly differing viewpoints. At Paris Blockchain Week, Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, emphasized the importance of integrating optional quantum-resistant upgrades into Bitcoin's framework, despite the current incremental progress in quantum computing. Back stressed that proactive preparatio…
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.