Bitcoin developers and researchers have officially proposed BIP-361 to address the long-term threat quantum computing might pose to Bitcoin security. The proposal suggests freezing early Bitcoin addresses deemed to have 'quantum vulnerability' (primarily P2PK addresses where public keys are directly exposed) to prevent future quantum computers from reverse-engineering private keys using public information and stealing funds. Currently, the proposal has sparked widespread discussion within the community. Supporters argue that this is a necessary measure to ensure Bitcoin's intergenerational security, while opponents worry that the act of 'freezing funds' might violate the principles of decentralization and censorship resistance. (Cointelegraph) https://(wublock123.com)/news/news-59580