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Hash-Based Signatures for Bitcoin's Post-Quantum Future

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By Mikhail Kudinov

Involving Jonas Nick, conduition+5 others

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Original post on December 8, 2025 20:28 UTC

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Last reply on December 24, 2025 15:02 UTC

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  • Exploration of post-quantum cryptographic solutions for Bitcoin focuses on hash-based schemes.

  • Optimizations can significantly reduce hash-based signature sizes without compromising security.

  • Debate on practicalities of post-quantum solutions in Bitcoin is encouraged within the community.

QRAMP addition: Alternative to legacy freeze: “quarantine-mode” legacy spends via two-phase destination commitment

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By bnv

Involving Giulio Golinelli

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Original post on January 13, 2026 02:15 UTC

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Last reply on January 18, 2026 13:44 UTC

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  • The QRAMP introduces a quarantine mode for legacy UTXOs to remain spendable post-quantum.

  • A two-phase commit and spend flow is proposed to prevent destination substitution.

  • The concept includes fee sponsorship for commitments and seeks feedback on its technical feasibility.

Perhaps the simplest possible quantum-security upgrade

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By Erik Aronesty

Involving conduition

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Original post on December 17, 2025 20:57 UTC

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Last reply on December 18, 2025 16:11 UTC

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  • Erik suggests a quantum-resistant upgrade for Bitcoin without new signature schemes.

  • His approach integrates a new opcode for blockchain-based challenges, enhancing security.

  • The proposal maintains Bitcoin's infrastructure and encourages community-driven enhancements.

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