Major firms push to accelerate Bitcoin's quantum defense
- —Coinbase proposed evaluating post-quantum signatures for Bitcoin
- —Hybrid designs and fallback options for non-migrating funds are on the table
- —Major firms are driving the initiative amid quantum concerns
Why it matters: A shift to post-quantum cryptography could affect the security and compatibility of Bitcoin wallets and custodial services.
Source: CriptoNoticias
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