Coinbase Prepares Bitcoin Ecosystem for Post-Quantum Security Threat

Coinbase presented its proposals to prepare the Bitcoin network for threats posed by quantum computing , a technology that could compromise the cryptographic systems currently used to secure transactions. The exchange, which custodies approximately 5% of all existing BTC , explained that it is already adapting its own systems and collaborating with Bitcoin developers and researchers. It also participates in the Bitcoin Security Consortium and supports open-source projects. The company warned that transitioning to post-quantum security mechanisms will take several years , making it necessary to begin preparations before quantum computers capable of breaking current cryptographic systems become available.