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Bitcoin Proposal Calls for Migration to Post-Quantum Secure Wallets

By Francisco Rodrigues | Edited by Aoyon Ashraf

Apr 5, 2025, 10:00 p.m.

A new draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) lays out a bold plan for a network-wide upgrade: migrating all BTC from legacy wallets to wallets protected by post-quantum cryptography.

Key Highlights:

The proposal introduces a shift to post-quantum cryptographic standards to defend Bitcoin against potential threats posed by quantum computers.

Currently, Bitcoin relies on ECDSA for digital signatures, which could be vulnerable to future quantum attacks.

The proposed migration would require a hard fork and set a firm deadline, after which users must have moved their funds to post-quantum secure wallets.

This move aims to future-proof Bitcoin's security as advancements in quantum computing continue to accelerate.