Bitcoin's quantum-resistant hard fork is inevitable -- It's the only chance to fix node incentives

Opinion by: Dr. Michael Tabone, senior economist for Cointelegraph Bitcoin (BTC) has long been hailed as unbreakable and untouchable, a digital stronghold against the forces of change. Bitcoin’s bedrock of security is facing its first true test with quantum computing, which should be addressed sooner rather than later. Its cryptographic armor will crack if not addressed, forcing the network to adapt or perish. Bitcoin’s node count is growing, but incentives are still absent Bitcoin’s full ...