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This Bitcoin Developer’s Idea Would Make Quantum Attacks a Losing Bet

By Jose Antonio Lanz

Cory Fields wants future quantum attackers to post Bitcoin as collateral before touching vulnerable wallets, giving prepared owners a chance to recover their coins and collect a potentially costly penalty.

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