BIP-361 proposes freezing Satoshi's 1.1 million BTC ahead of quantum threat
- —Satoshi's estimated 1.1 million BTC are worth about $91 billion at $83,045
- —That equals roughly 5.5% of the 20.10 million BTC in circulation
- —More than 34% of all BTC have an exposed public key, per the BIP-361 draft
- —BIP-361 entered the official register in February 2026 and remains a Draft
Why it matters: Freezing Satoshi's coins would remove the risk of a sudden $91 billion supply shock, but it raises hard questions about Bitcoin's property guarantees.
Source: CryptoTicker