Big moves on two major fronts: Bitcoin is rolling out new measures to boost its defenses against future quantum threats, while Solana validators have agreed to burn 18.9 million SOL in a push to rein in inflation. On the market side, investment firm Bernstein is eyeing a possible Bitcoin top of $500,000 this cycle if the bulls have their way.

Bitcoin Steps Up Post-Quantum Security

Bitcoin is gearing up for a post-quantum world, unveiling new mechanisms aimed at making the network more resilient to potential quantum attacks. The focus is on beefing up signature and transaction protections against next-gen hacking threats.

Solana: 18.9M SOL Burned to Fight Inflation

The Solana validator community has agreed on steps to keep inflation in check. The result? A burn of 18.9 million SOL, signaling a shift toward a more conservative emission policy and tighter rewards discipline for the network.

Bernstein’s Bullish BTC Price Target

On the analyst front, Bernstein is making a bullish case for Bitcoin: if things break right, the firm sees BTC potentially hitting $500,000 in this cycle. That’s their view of a possible peak—not a sure thing, but a target to watch.