Bitcoin and ether holders urged to prepare ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks
Ethereum researcher Justin Drake urged crypto holders to prepare for “bunker mode,” warning that AI might eventually uncover classical-computing shortcuts to break wallet signature cryptography in months rather than years. No such attack has been demonstrated, and research reviewed found no practical break. His warning followed OpenAI’s release of 722 mathematical manuscripts, including one externally verified result, and amid reports of AI-assisted software vulnerabilities and exploits. Drake recommends large holders gradually move funds to addresses with unexposed public keys. Vitalik Buterin agreed that risks deserve attention but cautioned against rushed migrations, citing losses from migration errors. Ethereum’s current target for adopting quantum-resistant cryptography is December 2029; Buterin also noted that proposed replacement schemes could face unexpected attacks.
