Bitcoin BIP proposes quantum-resistant upgrade by 2030
New BIP proposes phasing out legacy Bitcoin signature schemes to prevent catastrophic losses if quantum computers break existing cryptography.
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New BIP proposes phasing out legacy Bitcoin signature schemes to prevent catastrophic losses if quantum computers break existing cryptography.
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