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.