Bitcoin developer Corey Fields proposes “quantum mines” to counter future wallet theft, requiring the wallet owner to deposit $BTC as collateral.

The idea targets attackers who may later use quantum computers to crack addresses, and makes access to the funds conditional on an economic guarantee.

The proposal also includes auction rules for lost coins, a sensitive detail because it affects the fate of balances whose owners do not know how to recover them.

But the proposal was neither adopted nor implemented, and its implementation and timeline remain uncertain.

What it means for you: If you hold $BTC long term, this could eventually mean that wallet security is tied to additional collateral, potentially changing the cost of protection or how you handle old addresses. Don't make decisions based on speculation before anything is officially approved.

Shareable takeaway: Quantum security could become an economic requirement, not just a software upgrade.

Do you support tying wallet security to $BTC collateral, yes or no? 👇

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