CROWDFUNDINSIDER · 2026-10-17 17:57 UTC

Coinbase Shares Technical Priorities for Bitcoin (BTC) Post- Quantum Computing Transition

Coinbase released technical priorities for Bitcoin's transition to quantum-resistant security, emphasizing signature scheme upgrades and gradual fund relocation requiring years of coordinated effort. As a custodian holding ~5% of Bitcoin supply, Coinbase is adapting its infrastructure and contributing engineering resources to the Bitcoin Security Consortium. Coinbase recommends decoupling output containers from signature schemes, staged protection with hybrid formats, and a reproducible evaluation process for post-quantum algorithms like ML-DSA and SLH-DSA.

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