Postquant Labs has introduced the Quip Network, a new Bitcoin wallet designed to address quantum computing risks without altering the Bitcoin network. The wallet, unveiled on Tuesday, operates on the Arch Network, enabling smart contracts directly anchored to Bitcoin. Quip employs the WOTS+ signature scheme, a post-quantum cryptographic technique, to enhance Bitcoin's security without requiring a network fork. This approach contrasts with other proposals like BIP-361 and eCash hard fork, which suggest more drastic changes to Bitcoin's protocol. Quip's Layer 2 solution allows for additional features without modifying Bitcoin's base layer, addressing quantum threats by narrowing the attack window to approximately 20 minutes. While the wallet app is set to launch next week, a third-party audit is still pending. The debate over how to best protect Bitcoin from quantum risks continues, with Quip's method offering an immediate, non-invasive alternative to more contentious proposals.