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Bitcoin Developer Proposes Trap Mechanism to Penalize Quantum Computing Attackers

November 6, 2026, 1:30 AM UTC (2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

A Bitcoin developer has proposed a defensive mechanism nicknamed 'landmines' that would cause attackers using quantum computers to steal Bitcoin to lose their own BTC in the process. The proposal aims to create a deterrent against future quantum computing threats to Bitcoin's cryptographic security.

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coindesk.com

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