Protocol Mutability

Bitcoin’s Biggest Technical Risks in 2026: Protocol Mutability vs. Quantum Threats

This piece weighs Michael Saylor’s warning that protocol mutability is Bitcoin’s greatest risk against the quantum-computing narrative, assessing engineering trade-offs, developer activity, and sensible priorities for custodians and node operators.

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Published at 2026-01-25 14:00:19

Bitcoin

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Quantum Computing and Bitcoin: When to Prepare, What to Do, and Why Panic Is Premature
Decoding the Bitcoin Crash: Mechanics, Signals, and Risk-Managed Responses
Reading Capitulation: Mining Difficulty, ETF Outflows and the Checklist for a Durable Bitcoin Bottom

DeFi

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Who’s Buying the Ether Dip? Infini Exploit Wallet vs Institutional Accumulators
XRP’s Puzzle: $45M ETF Inflows vs. Persistent Price Pressure — A Pragmatic Roadmap
Ethereum's Next Narrative: Liquidity Stress vs. On‑Chain AI (ERC‑8004’s Role)

Risk Management

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Is a Market Crash the Right Time to Buy Bitcoin? A Practical Guide for Retail Investors
Anatomy of the $10k Bitcoin Crash: How ETFs, Derivatives and 'Paper BTC' Changed Market Mechanics
What Tether’s $187B Q4 2025 Surge Means for Liquidity, Tail Risks and Treasury Playbooks

Ethereum

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Why ENS Halted Namechain L2 and Chose ENSv2 on Ethereum L1 — A Playbook for Builders
MegaETH Mainnet: What the launch delivers, why MEGA is delayed, and what it means for Layer 2 adoption
Vitalik’s Warning to L2s, ETH Sales and Falling DeFi TVL: Innovation or Consolidation?

Altcoins

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AXS Rally: Is Axie Infinity’s 20% Spike a Genuine Revival for Gaming Tokens?
XRP’s Crossroads: Retail Attention, Ripple Valuation, and the $1.40 Support Test
Altcoin Rebound Playbook: Tactical Setups for SOL, ADA, SHIB and WLD