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AI Reduces Quantum Bitcoin Attack Costs by 86% in Two Months

The Cryptonomist·September 11, 2026·1 min read
AI Reduces Quantum Bitcoin Attack Costs by 86% in Two Months

New research shows AI coding agents reduced the cost of a quantum attack on Bitcoin's cryptography by 86% in two months. The threat was once seen as distant, but the math is shrinking faster than expected. Researchers worked alongside AI to accelerate the progress.

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