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06/12/2026

Coinbase Advisory Council Urges Bitcoin to Prepare for Quantum Threat

What happened: Coinbase’s Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain released a position paper warning that approximately 7 million BTC are vulnerable to future quantum computers d

Coinbase Advisory Council Urges Bitcoin to Prepare for Quantum Threat

What happened: Coinbase’s Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain released a position paper warning that approximately 7 million BTC are vulnerable to future quantum computers due to exposed public keys and address reuse. The council, comprising experts from leading universities and blockchain organizations, estimates that a quantum computer capable of breaking Bitcoin’s cryptography could emerge as early as 2030. The paper outlines three potential migration paths for at-risk coins, ranging from permanent freezing to user-led self-protection.

Why it matters: Although no quantum computer today can compromise Bitcoin’s cryptography, the advisory council’s call to action highlights a looming governance and technical challenge. The fate of millions of potentially lost or dormant coins—many dating back to Bitcoin’s early years—could shape future policy debates. The need for proactive migration strategies may influence development priorities for both Bitcoin and other blockchains over the coming years.

Source: Decrypt, Coinbase blog