Bitcoin developer proposes 'landmines' to punish quantum thieves of vulnerable BTC

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A Bitcoin developer has proposed a mechanism designed to deter quantum-enabled theft of vulnerable bitcoin. Under the proposal, anyone attempting to move coins at risk from quantum attacks would have to post matching collateral. Owners who have prepared in advance could then claim both the collateral and the funds. The idea, described as creating 'landmines', aims to make such thefts costly for the attacker. The article's reporting is limited to the proposal itself as presented by CoinDesk.

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