Bitcoin Proposal Sparks Debate Over Quantum-Resistant Addresses

A proposed Bitcoin update could render some coins unusable if not migrated to quantum-resistant addresses. Meanwhile, research highlights the security risks of AI-powered crypto payments and a DNS hijacking incident affects CoW Swap. The XRP Ledger integrates zero-knowledge proofs for private transactions. Bitcoin's developer community is considering a significant change to protect the network against future quantum computer attacks, which could compromise its blockchain. The proposal, known as Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP)-361, suggests forcing bitcoin holders to move their coins to new quantum-resistant addresses or risk having them frozen. This development comes as a recent Google report warned that a powerful quantum computer could compromise Bitcoin's blockchain more easily than previously thought. In other news, AI agents are increasingly being used for crypto payments, but research suggests that the infrastructure supporting this shift may not be secure. The study found that 'LLM routers' can serve as a powerful attack vector for malicious actors. Additionally, CoW Swap, a decentralized trading interface, temporarily halted its services after detecting a DNS hijacking incident. The XRP Ledger has added native support for zero-knowledge proofs, allowing financial institutions to transact privately on the public blockchain while meeting regulatory requirements.