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Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks

CoinDesk·October 8, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks

Ethereum researchers warned that AI could break the signatures protecting bitcoin, ether, and related tokens 'in months, not years' in the worst case, well before quantum computers arrive. The warning urges holders to consider 'bunker mode' as a precaution against potential AI-driven attacks on cryptographic security.

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