Bitcoin's Quantum Dilemma: Who Decides Satoshi's Exposed Coins?

On Tuesday, Bitcoin nudged lower around the $81k line, the tape as grindy as ever. Away from the price action, the quantum-computing front saw fresh movement — the latest turn in a story we have followed about the quantum threat to Bitcoin’s signatures. On October 16, nine blockchain companies announced the formation of the Quantum Alliance, a body meant to set a set of quantum-safety testing standards for blockchains, wallets, and infrastructure. ...

October 20, 2026 · 6 min · Nick Yam