Bitcoin Developers Propose Reactive Plan to Counter Quantum Threats
A new approach is being considered by Bitcoin developers to address the potential threat of quantum computing to the network's security. Instead of imposing a pre-emptive freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposal involves a 'wait and react' strategy. This plan, put forth by BitMEX Research, involves placing a small amount of bitcoin in a special address that can only be accessed by a quantum-capab…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.