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@ ch0k1
2025-04-05 17:59:13
Bitcoin Developer Proposes Big Changes to Future-Proof BTC From Quantum Threats
https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/04/05/bitcoin-developer-proposes-hard-fork-to-protect-btc-from-quantum-computing-threats
A draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) suggests a network-wide migration to post-quantum cryptography for BTC wallets.
The proposal aims to protect Bitcoin from potential quantum attacks on ECDSA cryptography, which is currently used for signatures.
The plan involves a hard fork and a migration deadline, requiring users to move their funds to more secure wallets before the deadline.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/935382