Bitcoin’s ‘last resort’ quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare

StarkWare has significantly reduced the estimated GPU cost of preparing an experimental quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction by 79%. Following a weeklong optimization challenge, the cost for this last-resort measure has dropped to under $67. This development occurs as Bitcoin maintains a price near $84,000. The optimization makes the quantum-safe solution more affordable, while market analysts continue to monitor key price levels and explore early-stage Layer 2 alternatives within the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.