PANews reported on May 24 that, according to Coindesk, security industry experts have warned that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technology in quantum computing research is shortening the previously estimated window of opportunity for crypto security threats, making it imperative for the crypto industry to restructure its digital security protection system.

Quantum computing has long been considered a significant potential threat to public blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. The integration of AI and quantum technology is further accelerating the technology's deployment cycle. Currently, artificial intelligence possesses multiple attributes; it can be used as a tool for cyberattacks, as well as to assist in the development of protective systems, thus intensifying the global cybersecurity competition.

Scientific research has utilized machine learning to overcome the technical challenges of quantum error correction, with the pace of technological iteration exceeding previous market expectations. Industry insiders reveal that many institutions and entities have already collected various encrypted data, preparing to decrypt them using future quantum devices, highlighting the significant risks to online data privacy and security. Mainstream blockchains generally employ elliptic curve cryptography, and mature quantum devices have the potential to crack private key information using public keys, directly threatening users' digital asset wallets. Simultaneously, AI can quickly screen for program vulnerabilities and break through encryption mechanisms, increasing the probability of cyberattacks.