Hacks & Security Unverified First seen 2026-11-08 14:01 UTC

Bitcoin developer proposes quantum-attack collateral scheme

Bitcoin developer Cory Fields proposed a mechanism in which future quantum attackers would have to post Bitcoin as collateral before touching vulnerable wallets, according to Decrypt. The report says this would give prepared owners a chance to recover their coins and collect a potentially costly penalty.

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Reported by Decrypt alone, with no second source or primary confirmation yet

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What the sources claim

Cory Fields proposed requiring future quantum attackers to post Bitcoin as collateral before touching vulnerable wallets. BTC

“Cory Fields wants future quantum attackers to post Bitcoin as collateral before touching vulnerable wallets”
Decrypt
The proposal would give prepared wallet owners a chance to recover their coins and collect a penalty. BTC

“giving prepared owners a chance to recover their coins and collect a potentially costly penalty”
Decrypt

Sources

Decrypt newswire 2026-11-08 14:01 UTC
This Bitcoin Developer’s Idea Would Make Quantum Attacks a Losing Bet

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