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Bitcoin can be quantum-proofed, but not under current mining rules

  • —Compact Shielded CSV cuts the weight of post-quantum transactions on Bitcoin
  • —Penalizing miners for such transactions clashes with network consensus
  • —Without changing mining rules, quantum protection remains limited
Why it matters: The quantum threat to Bitcoin requires changes to mining rules, which could delay the network's migration to post-quantum security.
Source: CriptoNoticias