Inside Coinbase’s $250 Billion Playbook for Post-Quantum Bitcoin Custody
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Coinbase is developing a $250 billion‑scale custody system that can switch to any post‑quantum Bitcoin signing scheme, according to head of cryptography Yehuda Lindell, who says the platform designs flexible protocols to protect private keys against future quantum attacks. This proactive approach aims to safeguard assets, bolster institutional confidence, and preserve market stability as quantum‑resistant standards emerge.
Head of cryptography Yehuda Lindell says the exchange is designing custody that can adapt to whatever post-quantum signing scheme Bitcoin adopts.