Adam Back says quantum threat is distant but requires proactive response

Adam Back, CEO of Bitcoin-focused financial infrastructure developer Blockstream, said that while the threat from quantum computers is unlikely to materialize immediately, the company is already taking proactive measures against potential quantum attacks. According to Cointelegraph, he stated that Blockstream is researching the implementation of hash-based signatures on its Bitcoin Layer 2, the Liquid Network. Back stressed that advance preparation is crucial, noting it is much safer to implement changes in a controlled manner than to react during a crisis. He also explained that the Taproot protocol enables the introduction of new signature methods without impacting existing users.