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Coinbase Urges Early Work on Bitcoin’s Post-Quantum Transition

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Briefings

Coinbase urges Bitcoin developers to begin preparing for quantum-resistant security transitions before quantum computers can break current cryptography. The exchange notes it holds 5% of Bitcoin and recommends evaluating multiple digital signature systems like ML-DSA, SLH-DSA, and FN-DSA, alongside SHRINCS, while balancing transaction costs and wallet usability. Coinbase emphasizes that migration timelines are multiyear and requires coordination across wallets, exchanges, and payment tools without rebuilding the entire structure.

Key points

• Coinbase holds approximately 5% of all Bitcoin in existence and recommends evaluating multiple digital signature systems including ML-DSA, SLH-DSA, FN-DSA, and SHRINCS.
• The company states that Bitcoin's transition to quantum-resistant security requires multiyear preparation and coordination across wallets, exchanges, and payment tools.

Context

Bitcoin's transition to quantum-resistant security is a multiyear undertaking requiring evaluation of various digital signature systems to balance security, transaction costs, and wallet usability. Coinbase notes it holds 5% of Bitcoin and recommends evaluating systems like ML-DSA, SLH-DSA, FN-DSA, and SHRINCS while balancing transaction costs and wallet usability.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Coinbase's internal technical priorities and recommendations; no specific dates, deadlines, or migration timelines are provided. The article does not state a final migration deadline or agreed Bitcoin upgrade, and evaluation criteria remain open for community debate.

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