BIP-361
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cryptoParadigm Proposes PACTs to Let Satomi Prove Bitcoin Ownership Without Moving Coins
A new proposal by Paradigm introduces PACTs, a way for Bitcoin holders to timestamp proof of ownership privately, offering a rescue path for vulnerable addresses before quantum computers arrive.
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cryptoBitcoin Dormant Address Freeze Sparks Quantum, Supply Debate
A proposal to freeze 5.6 million dormant Bitcoin addresses ignites debate on quantum risks and supply disruption, with markets showing little reaction.
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cryptoAdam Back Proposes Optional Quantum-Proof Bitcoin Upgrades
Blockstream CEO Adam Back advocates for voluntary quantum-resistant Bitcoin upgrades, diverging from proposals for mandatory coin freezes amid growing quantum computing threats.
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cryptoQuantum Threat Looms: Cardano Founder Skeptical of Bitcoin's Defense Plan
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson argues a new Bitcoin proposal to counter quantum computing threats is insufficient, leaving billions in BTC vulnerable.
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cryptoBitcoin Faces Quantum Threat: Developers Propose Coin Migration, Risking Frozen Assets
Bitcoin developers are exploring a radical proposal (BIP-361) to protect against quantum computing threats, potentially requiring users to migrate coins or face them being frozen.
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cryptoBitcoin Proposal Aims to Counter Quantum Computing Threat by Freezing Legacy Coins
A new Bitcoin proposal, BIP-361, seeks to protect against quantum attacks by phasing out old signature schemes and potentially freezing unmigrated coins over a five-year period.