Coinbase has announced the creation of an "Independent Advisory Committee on Quantum Computing and Blockchain" to tackle potential threats posed by quantum computers to blockchain encryption. The committee includes prominent experts such as Scott Aaronson from the University of Texas, Dan Boneh from Stanford University, Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation, and Sreeram Kannan of EigenLayer. The committee will publish position papers on quantum computing advancements, advise on long-term quantum risks, and offer real-time guidance on significant breakthroughs.