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'It Can Take Years': Coinbase Presses for Bitcoin Quantum Migration to Start Now

Decrypt·October 14, 2026·1 min read
'It Can Take Years': Coinbase Presses for Bitcoin Quantum Migration to Start Now

Coinbase urged Bitcoin to start migrating to quantum-resistant cryptography now, warning the multi-year process must begin before any 'Q-Day.' The exchange outlined requirements spanning block space, custody, and dormant coins, emphasizing that delays could leave funds vulnerable to future quantum attacks. The technical post calls for immediate action to secure the network's long-term integrity.

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