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Blockstream Researchers Propose SHRINCS, a Post-Quantum Bitcoin Signature Built to Preserve Block Space

Unchained·August 28, 2026·1 min read
Blockstream Researchers Propose SHRINCS, a Post-Quantum Bitcoin Signature Built to Preserve Block Space

Blockstream researchers published a draft signature scheme called SHRINCS, designed to make Bitcoin quantum-resistant while maintaining roughly three transactions per second of capacity. The proposal aims to preserve block space efficiency while protecting against future quantum computing threats to the network's security.

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