Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
Bitcoin developers are considering a novel approach to mitigate the risks posed by quantum computing: instead of implementing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, they propose waiting for an attacker to demonstrate their capabilities. This 'wait and react' strategy relies on a 'canary' system, which would trigger a network-wide restriction on older bitcoin wallets only if a quantum-capable a…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.