Algorithm Agility for Bitcoin to maintain security in the face of quantum and classic breaks in the signature algorithms

Posted by Matt Corallo

Feb 12, 2026/19:16 UTC

In a recent exchange on the Bitcoin Development Mailing List, Alex clarified a misunderstanding regarding the P2MR proposal. Initially, Alex admitted to not fully grasping the specifics of the proposal and apologized for any unintended misrepresentation in their previous communication. Despite this acknowledgment, Alex remains unconvinced of the merits of the P2MR approach when compared to P2TR(v2), expressing a strong preference for the latter. Alex's critique suggests a belief that the P2TR(v2) method is superior, though specific reasons for this assessment were not detailed in the communication shared. This exchange underscores the ongoing discussions and debates within the Bitcoin development community as they evaluate various proposals to enhance the network's functionality and security.

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