CoinDesk·5 min read·hard
Bitcoin's quantum plan assumes some algorithms break. AI just weakened one in 60 hours
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Shaurya Malwa
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Researchers used AI to significantly speed up the process of breaking cryptographic algorithms, raising concerns about the future of digital security. While current Bitcoin protocols remain secure, the research highlights the urgent need for quantum-resistant encryption standards.
The work took about 60 hours and roughly $100,000 in computing costs, against an algorithm that had survived two years and two rounds of expert human review.
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