Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threat
The Bitcoin community is considering a novel approach to mitigate the potential risks posed by quantum computing, focusing on a 'wait and react' strategy rather than imposing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins. This approach, outlined in a proposal by BitMEX Research, involves creating a 'canary' system that would trigger a network-wide restriction on older bitcoin wallets only if a quantum…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.