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BIP proposes destroying bitcoins to avoid wasting the ecosystem from quantum assault

By Editorial Board Published April 4, 2025 3 Min Read
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BIP proposes destroying bitcoins to avoid wasting the ecosystem from quantum assault

Fearing an assault by quantum computer systems, Bitcoin builders have already began coding the laborious fork that would alter the forex’s provide. Developer Agustin Cruz is the newest dev to put up a draft Bitcoin Enchancment Proposal (BIP) to the Bitcoin-Dev mailing record.

Entitled “Quantum-Resistant Address Migration Protocol” (QRAMP), the draft BIP contains preliminary code and directions for destroying unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) — colloquially generally known as bitcoins (BTC) — on the world’s Most worthy blockchain.

His BIP comprises code for a tough fork consensus change that may enact a compulsory migration of quantum-vulnerable UTXOs. 

For context, Bitcoin’s Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) secures UTXOs. Sadly, ECDSA can’t defend in opposition to a sufficiently superior quantum attacker. Though no quantum laptop has stolen UTXOs but, it’s potential {that a} extra superior machine could possibly steal them in some unspecified time in the future within the subsequent few years.

Sweep your cash to quantum-resistant wallets, or else!

If QRAMP had been to realize consensus and grow to be activated within the dominant model of full node software program Bitcoin Core, a countdown would begin. By the deadline, if a consumer failed to brush their cash into quantum-resistant wallets, Bitcoin Core would decline any transaction trying to spend funds from a legacy pockets.

Within the notes of the BIP, Cruz argues that it supplies “rightful owners with a clear, non-negotiable opportunity to secure their funds.” He referred to as his proposal “realistic” and “necessary.”

Importantly, the BIP would successfully alter the provision of BTC. After its deadline transpires, it will deny transactions from legacy UTXOs. That might be a de facto burn of these cash from BTC’s circulation.

Because of this, QRAMP is very contentious. Furthermore, many individuals are empathetic about extenuating life circumstances that stop customers from accessing their wallets for a few years.

As a draft BIP, it doesn’t but have a BIP quantity project. Like all proposals for making the Bitcoin community quantum resistant, there’s not but consensus on the very best implementation.

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