"Preparation is key. Making changes in a controlled way is far safer than reacting in a crisis," Back said at the conference. He also emphasized Bitcoin's proven emergency coordination capabilities, noting that "bugs have been identified and fixed within hours. When something becomes urgent, it focuses attention and drives consensus."
New Bitcoin Proposal Would Freeze Coins to Counter Quantum Threat
An estimated 6.9 million BTC face this vulnerability, including roughly 1.7 million in Satoshi-era mining rewards, the researchers noted.
