{
  "id": 13721126,
  "title": "Crypto Gurus Concerned AI Is Poised to Crack Blockchain Math, Allowing Hackers to Steal Funds With Impunity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/crypto-gurus-concerned-ai-is-poised-to-crack-blockchain-math-allowing",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Futurism",
    "slug": "futurism",
    "url": "https://futurism.com/future-society/crypto-gurus-concerned-ai-crack-wallets"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the rapidly evolving world of technology, concerns are growing within the cryptocurrency community about artificial intelligence's potential to crack blockchain mathematics. This could enable hackers to steal funds without fear of consequences. Ethereum researcher Justin Drake expressed his worries about the rapid progress in AI capabilities, stating, \"Mathematical superintelligence is upon us.\" Drake urged the blockchain industry to prepare for \"bunker mode\" by shifting assets to new addresses, which would keep their public keys hidden behind a hash. While the exact severity of this threat is uncertain, other risks such as quantum computers could also pose a significant danger. Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, while less alarmist than Drake, still acknowledged that AI could become a bigger threat to cryptography than quantum computers. Buterin cautioned that AI-accelerated mathematics should be taken seriously, urging cryptocurrency users to minimize their exposure to potential vulnerabilities from both AI and quantum computers. Even cryptographic hashes may not provide complete protection, as they could potentially be broken by AI. Despite the media's focus on AI's mathematical prowess, many experts remain skeptical due to a lack of concrete evidence. The Association for Human Mathematics has even questioned OpenAI's recent claims, urging caution and skepticism towards the publication of their work. While there have been instances of AI-assisted attacks on crypto wallets that took advantage of older firmware bugs, experts advise against reckless migration of wallets due to the risks involved.",
  "summary": "\"Calmly begin planning for 'bunker mode.'\" The post Crypto Gurus Concerned AI Is Poised to Crack Blockchain Math, Allowing Hackers to Steal Funds With Impunity appeared first on Futurism .",
  "key_points": [
    "Ethereum researcher Justin Drake warns AI may crack blockchain math",
    "Blockchain industry urged to shift assets to new addresses in 'bunker mode'",
    "Vitalik Buterin acknowledges AI threat but less alarmist than Drake"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}