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Bitcoin Core Rewrites Its Security Policy for a World Where AI Finds Bugs in One Prompt

Decrypt·October 23, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Core Rewrites Its Security Policy for a World Where AI Finds Bugs in One Prompt

Bitcoin Core developers will now backport fixes and cut releases immediately for flaws flagged as 'easily discoverable,' abandoning long embargoes for bugs an attacker can surface with a single AI prompt. This policy shift responds to AI's ability to find vulnerabilities quickly, prioritizing rapid disclosure over extended secrecy to protect the network.

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