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Bitcoin developer proposes ‘landmines’ to make quantum thieves lose their own BTC

CoinDesk·November 6, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin developer proposes ‘landmines’ to make quantum thieves lose their own BTC

A Bitcoin developer proposed a 'landmine' mechanism to deter quantum thieves: anyone moving vulnerable bitcoin must post matching collateral, giving prepared owners a chance to seize both. This could protect funds at risk from quantum attacks, though it remains a proposal without implementation details or timeline.

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