Bitcoin developers bet on 'wait and react' strategy against quantum threat

Bitcoin developers are crafting a defensive strategy against future quantum computing attacks, based on a 'wait and react' approach to security threats.

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The strategy assumes that a quantum attack would be detected early enough for the network to adapt before wallets are compromised.

The debate raises questions about Bitcoin's long-term robustness against evolving cryptographic technologies.

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