Top experts warn AI breakthroughs could threaten elliptic curve cryptography

A growing chorus of researchers and security experts in the cryptocurrency sector is raising alarms over the potential for artificial intelligence-powered advances to crack the cryptographic signatures that underpin most blockchain networks. The discussion centers on the possibility that sophisticated AI could help discover mathematical vulnerabilities in elliptic curve cryptography (ECC), endangering the private keys that control billions in digital assets. Ethereum researcher Justin Drake suggested the industry needs to consider “bunker mode” preparations after recent developments in artificial intelligence, which could accelerate the discovery of attacks that might compromise cryptographic systems.

Source: CoinTurk News