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Divided Opinion: Adam Back Advocates for Optional Upgrades Amid Bitcoin's Quantum Computing Debate
A rift has emerged among Bitcoin's prominent developers regarding the best approach to counter the threat posed by quantum computing. Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, emphasized the importance of proactive development of quantum-resistant upgrades during the Paris Blockchain Week. This stance comes after Jameson Lopp proposed an alternative solution, which involves freezing coins that are vulnerabl…
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.
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Bitcoin's Quantum Conundrum: Adam Back Advocates for Optional Upgrades Amidst Debate
The looming threat of quantum computing has sparked intense debate among Bitcoin's prominent developers, with vastly differing opinions on the best course of action. Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, emphasized the importance of proactive preparation, recommending that developers start building optional quantum-resistant upgrades immediately. This stance is in response to the potential risks posed b…
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.
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Bitcoin Community Divided Over Quantum Computing Threat
The potential threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin has sparked intense debate among its developers, with varying opinions on the best course of action. Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, emphasized the importance of building quantum-resistant upgrades now, despite the current incremental progress in quantum computing. He believes that preparation and controlled changes are safer than reacting to a …
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.
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Bitcoin Community Divided Over Quantum Computing Threat
The Bitcoin community is split over how to address the threat posed by quantum computing. Blockstream CEO Adam Back advocates for developing optional quantum-resistant upgrades, while Jameson Lopp suggests freezing vulnerable coins. Back emphasized the importance of preparation and controlled changes, citing his company's work on testing quantum-resistant transaction signatures. He believes that …
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.
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Bitcoin's Quantum Conundrum: Adam Back Advocates for Optional Upgrades Amidst Forced Freeze Debate
The looming threat of quantum computing has sparked intense debate among Bitcoin's prominent developers, with vastly differing opinions on the best course of action. Blockstream CEO Adam Back addressed attendees at Paris Blockchain Week, stressing the importance of building optional quantum-resistant upgrades now, despite the current incremental progress in quantum computing. Back emphasized that…
April 16, 2026, 5:51 a.m.
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Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is considering a novel approach to address the potential threat of quantum computing to the network's security. Instead of imposing a blanket freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposed 'wait and react' strategy would only trigger a network-wide restriction if a quantum-capable attacker demonstrates their capabilities on-chain. This approach is based on a 'canary' system, where…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.
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Bitcoin Developers Propose Reactive Strategy Against Quantum Threats
The Bitcoin community is considering a novel approach to mitigate the risk of quantum computing attacks. Instead of implementing a preemptive freeze on vulnerable coins, developers are proposing a 'wait and react' strategy. This approach involves placing a small amount of bitcoin in a special address that can only be unlocked by a quantum-capable attacker, triggering a network-wide freeze of olde…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.
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Bitcoin Developers Propose a 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is considering a novel approach to addressing the potential risks posed by quantum computing: instead of imposing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, the network would wait for an attacker to demonstrate their capabilities and then react. This 'wait and react' strategy relies on a 'canary' system, which involves placing a small amount of bitcoin in a special address th…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.
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Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is considering a novel approach to addressing the potential threat of quantum computing: instead of implementing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, the network would wait for an attacker to demonstrate their capabilities and then react. This 'wait and react' strategy is based on a 'canary' system, which would involve placing a small amount of bitcoin in a special addr…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.
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Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is exploring a novel approach to address the potential threat of quantum computing to the network's security. Instead of imposing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, developers are considering a 'wait and react' strategy that would only trigger a network-wide restriction if a quantum-capable attacker demonstrates their capabilities. This approach, outlined in a recent …
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.