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Morning Minute: AI Could Break Crypto Encryption Before Quantum, Says Ethereum Researcher

Decrypt·October 8, 2026·1 min read
Morning Minute: AI Could Break Crypto Encryption Before Quantum, Says Ethereum Researcher

Ethereum researcher Justin Drake is calling for crypto holders to calmly plan for 'Bunker Mode' amid concerns that AI could break crypto encryption before quantum computers do. Reactions so far haven't been calm, according to the report, as the community debates the timeline and severity of the threat.

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