New Bitcoin quantum proposal offers Satoshi Nakamoto a way to prove control without moving BTC
Paradigm proposes Provable Address-Control Timestamps (PACTs), allowing Bitcoin holders to privately prove ownership of quantum-vulnerable wallets without moving coins. Using zero-knowledge proofs, PACTs let owners timestamp proof today and redeem coins later if quantum computers threaten the network. The system requires Bitcoin soft fork adoption and STARK verification infrastructure, offering a potential rescue path for Satoshi's dormant 1.1 million BTC worth $84 billion.
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