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Vitalik Buterin Warns AI Could Break Crypto Security Sooner Than Expected

CoinCentral·October 8, 2026·1 min read
Vitalik Buterin Warns AI Could Break Crypto Security Sooner Than Expected

Vitalik Buterin warned that AI advances could threaten crypto wallet security sooner than expected. Ethereum researcher Justin Drake said AI could break ECDSA encryption before quantum computers arrive. Buterin cautioned against rushed wallet transfers, citing risk of losing funds through mistakes, and noted AI could weaken lattice-based security.

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