Bitcoin Security Consortium launched to tackle quantum risk
Nine major firms pledged $15M over three years to fund Bitcoin quantum-risk work, as Blockstream and BlackRock discussed the threat in New York.
Not yet known
- Which nine firms have pledged $15M to the Bitcoin Security Consortium
- Whether the BIP54 update will ship in Bitcoin Core v33
What we know
A panel moderator said the Bitcoin Security Consortium launched with nine firms pledging $15M. Blockstream's CEO stressed cold custody with air gaps. Blockstream also announced an enterprise custody product with Thales, and a BIP54 update for Bitcoin Core may ship in v33.
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