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Willy Woo Urges Bitcoin Holders to Move Coins From Taproot Over Quantum Concerns
On-chain analyst Willy Woo sparked a debate on X after publishing a “DUMMIES GUIDE TO BEING QUANTUM SAFE,” urging BTC holders to move funds off Taproot (bc1p) into SegWit (bc1q) or legacy P2PKH/P2SH and to avoid spending until post-quantum measures arrive. The advice has split experts on urgency and practicality.
Bitcoin Taproot Supply Drops 3% Since 2024 as Quantum Safety Concerns Rise
Taproot-controlled BTC fell by 3% since 2024, with over 470,000 BTC leaving dormancy in 2025 — analysts attribute most moves to custody rotations rather than forced selling. Growing discussion about quantum risks and key reuse is pushing investors and custodians to rethink long-term key hygiene.
Published at 2025-11-10 21:18:44