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Bitcoin Developer Wants Quantum Hackers To Risk Their BTC

Cointribune·November 7, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Developer Wants Quantum Hackers To Risk Their BTC

Bitcoin Core developer Cory Fields proposes making quantum theft financially risky through cryptographic 'mines' and a security deposit. However, the network could not distinguish a quantum hacker from the true owner of an old wallet, revealing a deeper problem in the proposal.

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