Grayscale says bitcoin's quantum problem is governance, not engineering

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Grayscale released a research note stating that quantum-resistant solutions for bitcoin already exist technically, but implementation requires decentralized community agreement. Following Google's quantum research showing faster attack timelines, Grayscale identified governance as the primary challenge. The firm noted technical solutions like post-quantum cryptography are mature. Key concern: approximately 6.9 million bitcoin in exposed wallets, including Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1 million coins, require community consensus on handling.

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