Bitcoin developer proposes ‘landmines’ to make quantum thieves lose their own BTC
Summary
A bitcoin developer has introduced a system designed to trap quantum attackers by requiring matching collateral to move vulnerable funds. Under this proposal, prepared owners could potentially claim the attacker's assets during an unauthorized transfer attempt.
Anyone trying to move vulnerable bitcoin would have to put up matching collateral, giving prepared owners a chance to take both.
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