Swan Founder: AI Poses a Greater Near-Term Threat to Bitcoin Security Than Quantum Comp

Swan Bitcoin founder Cory Klippsten said on November 3, per Cointelegraph, that artificial intelligence poses a more immediate threat to Bitcoin security than quantum computing, noting hackers are already using large language models to probe for security vulnerabilities. Klippsten estimated that quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptography remain at least 10 years away, possibly longer. He argued that if the quantum threat ever becomes credible, the Bitcoin network could adopt quantum-resistant protections, but implementing them prematurely would add unnecessary complexity. The comments come amid ongoing debate over post-quantum upgrades to Bitcoin's codebase. Watch for further discussion of AI-driven security exploits and any movement on quantum-resistant proposals within Bitcoin development circles.