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Bitcoin Developer Proposes a Quantum Trap for Hackers
Bitcoin Core developer Cory Fields has proposed “quantum landmines” that could financially punish hackers attempting to steal Bitcoin from wallets vulnerable to future quantum attacks.
The proposal would require anyone moving vulnerable coins to provide an equal amount of Bitcoin as collateral, potentially allowing owners to recover stolen funds and seize the attacker's deposit within a waiting period of up to 30 days.
However, legitimate owners would face the same collateral requirement, potentially making older Bitcoin holdings significantly more expensive to move as quantum threats approach.
Bullish strength: 55/100
- Could financially discourage quantum attackers from stealing vulnerable Bitcoin.
- Could provide a mechanism for owners to recover stolen coins and claim attackers' collateral.
Bearish strength: 45/100
- Legitimate owners would also need equal-value Bitcoin collateral to move vulnerable holdings.
- Lost private keys prevent owners from preparing the proposed quantum landmines.
- Alternative mechanisms could permanently destroy vulnerable coins, raising ownership and Bitcoin supply concerns.
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