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Bitcoin Tests First Quantum-Resistant Transaction; High Costs Linger

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  • StarkWare successfully tested the first quantum-resistant transaction on the Bitcoin mainnet using their Quantum Safe Bitcoin (QSB) scheme.
  • While this proves viability without a protocol change, the transaction was costly ($150-$200) and required specialized handling by MARA Pool, indicating significant scaling challenges remain for this solution.
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