Bitcoin Developers Propose 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Threat
The Bitcoin community is considering a novel approach to addressing the potential threat of quantum computing: rather than taking proactive measures, the network would only respond to an attack if and when it occurs. However, this plan relies on the assumption that the first entity to demonstrate a quantum capability will do so publicly in exchange for a reward, rather than exploiting the vulnera…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.