PQC - What is our Goal, Even?

Posted by Matt Corallo

Apr 19, 2026/19:43 UTC

In the email from Matt Corallo, he clarifies his previous statements concerning the term "active coin supply" within the context of cryptocurrency security. He specifies that he refers to the coins stored in Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) wallets which were assumed to be secure after an upgrade but nonetheless experienced losses. These losses occurred not necessarily due to the wallet owner's poor decision-making but possibly because of errors originating from other sending wallets involved in the transactions.

Moreover, Corallo expresses additional concerns regarding the broader coin supply, although he notes that these issues are less severe compared to those related to the active coin supply. His commentary implies a need for a deeper review and possibly enhanced measures to safeguard digital assets, even when advanced security technologies like PQC are employed. This highlights ongoing challenges in ensuring the safety of cryptocurrencies and the complexities introduced by interconnected wallet systems.

This discussion was part of a communication shared through the "Bitcoin Development Mailing List," indicating its relevance to ongoing discussions and developments within the field of cryptocurrency security.

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