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Bitcoin's quantum debate splits as Adam Back pushes optional upgrades over forced freeze
16.4.2026
The Blockstream CEO told Paris Blockchain Week that Bitcoin should build quantum-resistant upgrades now, a day after Jameson Lopp proposed freezing vulnerable coins instead
Bitcoin devs bet a quantum attacker will play nice with a ‘wait and react’ plan
16.4.2026
BitMEX Research proposes a canary system that pays a bounty to the first quantum attacker and activates a network-wide freeze, offering an alternative to a fixed five-year timeline
Bitcoin developer Jameson Lopp says it's better to freeze 5.6 million BTC than let hackers have them
15.4.2026
Lopp says dormant coins could pose systemic risk if quantum computing gives attackers the ability to grab them, intensifying the growing “freeze or not freeze” debate
StarkWare cuts jobs in reorganization as Starknet revenue plunges 99% from peak
13.4.2026
Days after unveiling a quantum-safe bitcoin method, a StarkWare researcher was tapped to lead a new applications unit as Layer-2 revenue dries up
XRP may be less exposed to quantum threats than bitcoin, experts say
10.4.2026
XRP’s design leaves a smaller share of its supply exposed to future quantum attacks than Bitcoin’s, experts said, pointing to additional XRPL features that stand out
Quantum-safe bitcoin now possible without a soft fork, but costs $200 a pop, new research shows
10.4.2026
A new scheme from a StarkWare researcher works under existing consensus rules, offering an emergency fallback while BIP-360 awaits activation
The Protocol: Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but manageable
8.4.2026
Also: North Korea’s 6-month plot with Drift, Solana Foundation’s new ad and Alchemy AI
Quantum threat to Bitcoin is real, but manageable, according to Wall Street broker Bernstein
8.4.2026
The broker said advances in quantum computing are accelerating the timeline for crypto risk, but argued Bitcoin faces a multi-year upgrade cycle, not an existential crisis
Bitcoin’s quantum threat is real, but far from an existential crisis, Galaxy says
19.3.2026
Developers are already working to address quantum risks, and investors shouldn’t mistake a long-term challenge for an immediate threat, according to Galaxy Digital’s head of research Alex Thorn
Cathie Wood's Ark Invest says quantum computing is a long-term risk for bitcoin, not an imminent threat
12.3.2026
Today’s quantum computers are far from breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography and any real threat would likely emerge gradually, giving the network time to adapt
Vitalik Buterin unveils Ethereum roadmap to counter quantum computing threat
26.2.2026
This move comes shortly after the Ethereum Foundation established a dedicated post-quantum research team to study the issue
To freeze or not to freeze: Satoshi and the $440 billion in bitcoin threatened by quantum computing
22.2.2026
As quantum computing inches closer to reality, nearly 7 million bitcoin, including Satoshi Nakamoto’s 1 million coins, are potentially at risk
Why a $9 billion bitcoin sale by single Galaxy client reignites quantum threat debate
3.2.2026
CEO Mike Novogratz noted this sale was part of a profit-taking trend among early bitcoin adopters, indicating weakening conviction in the "HODLing" philosophy
Quantum threat gets real: Ethereum Foundation prioritizes security with leanVM and PQ signatures
1.2.2026
Earlier in January, the Ethereum Foundation formally elevated post-quantum security to a strategic priority, creating a dedicated Post-Quantum team
Bitcoin's Quantum threat is ‘real but distant,’ says Wall Street analyst as doomsday debate rages on
29.1.2026
Wall Street broker Benchmark argued the crypto network has ample time to evolve as quantum risks shift from theory to risk management
Jefferies strategist Christopher Wood swaps bitcoin for gold on quantum computing concern
16.1.2026
Christopher Wood, Jefferies' global head of equity strategy, swapped a 10% bitcoin allocation with gold on concern quantum computing could weaken bitcoin’s security case
Post-quantum crypto startup Project Eleven raises $20 million in funding round
15.1.2026
The Series A round was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures
The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin flags stablecoin design flaws
14.1.2026
Also: Zcash token falls after developer quits, Smart Cashtags and BTC quantum computing defense
Vitalik Buterin lays out 'walkaway test' for a quantum safe Ethereum
12.1.2026
Buterin emphasizes the importance of quantum resistance and scalability, aiming for the Ethereum blockchain to handle thousands of transactions per second
Quantum computing threatens the $2 trillion Bitcoin network. BTQ Technologies says it has a defense.
12.1.2026
Post-quantum cryptography specialist BTQ Technologies has introduced ‘Bitcoin Quantum,’ a permissionless fork and testnet of the largest cryptocurrency