Justin Drake urges crypto ‘bunker mode,’ as AI could break wallet security within months
Summary
Ethereum researcher Justin Drake warned that rapid AI progress could eventually threaten ECDSA, the signature scheme securing many crypto wallets, potentially before quantum computers become capable of breaking it. He urged sophisticated holders to begin a controlled migration of assets to fresh addresses, which can keep public keys hidden until funds are spent. After signing a transaction, users should move any remaining balance because signing reveals the public key. Drake cautioned that a rushed migration could cause more harm than a careful, gradual transition.
