Coinbase Calls for Bitcoin to Begin a Quantum-Resistant Upgrade
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On October 14, 2026, Coinbase publicly called for the Bitcoin network to immediately begin preparing for the risks posed by quantum computers. Coinbase said it holds approximately 5% of Bitcoin and warned that future quantum computers with the relevant capabilities could derive private keys and thereby steal funds from wallets. The company recommended adopting flexible quantum-resistant signature schemes and advancing the migration in phases, while taking into account both individual users and institutions using multi-party security systems. The report cited Google researchers as saying that quantum computers with the relevant capabilities could emerge in 2029; for dormant wallets or those with delayed migration, Coinbase believes the appropriate approach should be discussed separately.
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- CoinDeskCoinbase holds approximately 5% of Bitcoin, calls for immediate quantum security upgrade
Coinbase calls for Bitcoin to start preparing now for the risks posed by quantum computers, to prevent private keys from being derived and wallet funds stolen in the future. It recommends adopting flexible post-quantum signatures, migrating in phases, and accommodating both individual users and institutions using multi-party security systems. Google Researchers believe that quantum computers with the relevant capabilities could emerge in 2029; the handling of dormant wallets or wallets with delayed migration should be discussed separately.
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