BTC proposes BIP-361 to protect wallet from quantum computing risks

Korean Alpha EN (@korean_alpha_en), Jul 20, 2026, 06:59 UTC

BTC proposes BIP-361 to protect wallet from quantum computing risks Bitcoin developers reveal BIP-361, a proposal to protect wallets from future quantum computer threats - Block new BTC transfers to addresses deemed vulnerable to quantum computer attacks. - The existing signature method will be phased out over 5 years. - Review of recovery mechanisms for users who fail to transfer assets within the deadline Looking at the current pace of development, problems caused by quantum computers do not seem to be far away

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