Bitcoin's Quantum Dodge: No Fork Needed, But Who's Paying the Electric Bill?
What if quantum computers crack Bitcoin tomorrow, and nobody told you there's a hack to keep your sats safe—without forking the chain? A new paper pitches a clever workaround, but I've seen enough Valley smoke to smell the real cost.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- QSB enables quantum-resistant Bitcoin txs without protocol changes, using off-chain hash puzzles and Lamport signatures. 𝕏
- It's expensive (hundreds per tx) and non-scalable, positioned as a temporary bridge, not a full fix. 𝕏
- Echoes past centralization risks like ASIC mining; GPU makers stand to profit most. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Decrypt
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