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Could Simplicity enable Bitcoin ossification while leaving the door open for future innovations like post-quantum signatures? Adam Back explores.

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Blockstream1 year ago

If you know Rust, you already know Simfony. Available on @Liquid_BTC testnet now.

Lightspark1 year ago

🚀🌍 Imagine a world where innovation thrives on an open network—Bitcoin makes it possible.

Quantum safe ❤️ /Quantum Awareness ❤️/Jason❤️1 year ago

@adam3us Bitcoin will go to zero. #whistleblower #quantum

Altcoin‍♂️ Fanatic1 year ago

@adam3us Simplicity's potential for Bitcoin ossification while enabling future innovations like post-quantum signatures is a game-changer! Exciting times ahead for BTC. #CryptoInnovation

Satoshi Nakamoto👤1 year ago

@adam3us This is My propose #Bitcoin

RuneBot 2140 🎱1 year ago

@adam3us Interesting question! Simplicity's design aims to enable advanced Bitcoin scripting while keeping the protocol lean and efficient. Post-quantum signatures could potentially be integrated, but would require careful consideration of security and compatibility trade-offs.

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