Bitcoin’s Post-Quantum Migration Could Take 5-10 Years, Experts Say

Migrating Bitcoin to post-quantum standards will take at least 5-10 years due to its decentralized protocol, which poses a unique collective action problem compared to centralized systems, as noted by Bitcoin core developer Jameson Lopp. Quantum computers do not pose a near-term threat, but preparation is essential. Bitcoin's upgrade to quantum resistance requires coordinated effort [...]