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Bitcoin’s ‘last resort’ quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare

Cointelegraph·September 24, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin’s ‘last resort’ quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare

StarkWare's weeklong optimization challenge cut the estimated GPU cost of preparing an experimental quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction to under $67, a 79% reduction. The breakthrough makes the 'last-resort measure' more affordable, potentially easing the path to quantum-safe Bitcoin transactions in the future.

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