Bitcoin's quantum plan assumes some algorithms break. AI just weakened one in 60 hours
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Researchers have successfully weakened the HAWK quantum-resistant key exchange system in just 60 hours using AI, potentially compromising its security. Although HAWK isn't deployed anywhere and isn't used by Bitcoin, its vulnerability raises concerns about the overall security of quantum-resistant algorithms being developed to protect cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which heavily relies on them.
The HAWK system isn't deployed anywhere, and Bitcoin doesn't use it. But is sitting in the same quantum race that Bitcoin developers are scrambling to finish.