Bitcoin Developers Consider 'Wait and React' Strategy to Counter Quantum Computing Threats
The Bitcoin community is exploring a novel approach to mitigate the risks associated with quantum computing, which could potentially compromise the security of the network. Instead of implementing a pre-scheduled freeze on vulnerable coins, the proposed 'wait and react' strategy relies on a canary system that triggers a network-wide restriction only when a quantum-capable attacker demonstrates th…
April 16, 2026, 4:23 a.m.