Bitcoin Developers Kick Off Quantum-Safety Track With BIP-360

Bitcoin’s quantum-security discussion just gained a concrete new artifact in the code-and-spec pipeline: an updated draft of BIP-360 has been merged into the official Bitcoin Improvement Proposals repository, proposing a Taproot-adjacent output type designed to limit exposure to future quantum key-recovery attacks. The change matters less because it “solves” quantum risk today, and more because it establishes a foundational layer for future security advancements. This development is crucial for fortifying the network against potential vulnerabilities that could arise from advances in quantum computing, ensuring the long-term integrity and security of the Bitcoin blockchain.