Bitcoin Developers Consider 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
A new approach to addressing the potential threat of quantum computing to the Bitcoin network has been proposed, focusing on a 'wait and react' strategy rather than preemptive measures. This strategy involves creating a 'canary' address that contains a small amount of bitcoin, which can only be unlocked by a quantum-capable attacker. If the address is accessed, it would trigger a network-wide fre…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.