The exchange said preparation for a potential quantum computing threat should begin now, arguing that debate over the timeline is less important than readiness.
Coinbase said it has upgraded its CoreKMS to a post-quantum version and is co-hosting working sessions with Bitcoin developers to prepare for a quantum future. The move points to growing industry attention on quantum-resistant security, which is designed to protect cryptographic systems against more powerful future computing capabilities. Coinbase said, "The debate about timelines is largely irrelevant, because the preparation needs to happen now regardless."