Bitcoin’s Post-Quantum Upgrade Could Take 7 Years

Ethan Heilman, co-author of Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360, has indicated that transitioning Bitcoin to a post-quantum cryptographic system could take up to seven years. This warning comes amid recent advancements in quantum computing, which pose a potential threat to current cryptographic methods. The urgency to upgrade is underscored by these breakthroughs, suggesting that the timeline for ensuring Bitcoin’s security against quantum attacks may be narrowing.