Key Insights:
Bitcoin BTC developers sharply increased quantum risk discussions in 2025, moving from theory to real upgrade planning.
The Ethereum Foundation elevated post-quantum security to a core priority, forming a dedicated team and launching live PQ devnets.
Privacy-focused networks like Monero and Zcash remain key reference points due to their heavy use of hash-based cryptography.
Bitcoin (BTC) Dev response to quantum risk has entered a faster phase, with developers moving from long silence to active planning. Data shared by Willy Woo shows a sharp rise in technical debate, suggesting a broader shift across major interest groups.
Bitcoin BTC Devs Go Offensive on Quantum Risks
For years, quantum computing barely registered in Bitcoin development circles. From 2018 through the end of 2024, the Bitcoin-Dev mailing list showed almost no sustained discussion on quantum threats.
However, that changed suddenly in 2025. According to an analysis published by Willy Woo, Jan
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