Bitcoin Developers Consider 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
A novel approach is being discussed among Bitcoin developers to address the potential threat of quantum computing to the network. Instead of imposing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposal involves waiting for an attacker to demonstrate their capabilities and then reacting accordingly. However, this strategy relies on the assumption that the attacker will choose to claim a bounty …
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.