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Bitcoin Devs EXPOSED: BIP 361 Would FREEZE Satoshi's Coins | CBP 261 Pt 1
By Joey and Len
Aired Apr 21, 2026 · 45m · Last boosted Apr 24, 2026
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BIP 361: Bitcoin Core devs want to FREEZE Satoshi's coins — 5.6M BTC (~30%) permanently locked to stop quantum computing attacks. Is it theft or survival? The Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast debates.This week Len and Joey break down the most controversial Bitcoin proposal in years: BIP 361, the post-quantum migration plan championed by Hunter Beast that would render an estimated 5.6 million Bitcoin — including Satoshi Nakamoto's untouched stash — unspendable after a hard cutoff date.Supporters call it the only realistic defense against Shor's algorithm and a future quantum adversary capable of cracking legacy P2PKH keys. Critics call it a precedent-shattering attack on Bitcoin immuta...
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Powerful Joey knowing the rules on sunken treasure
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Genuinely a tough decision on what bip to go with now
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Had my first experience of 15% of the final grade being earned through turning up. Add in a session last week on DEI and I think I’m closer than ever to saying good bye to the life of a teacher.