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ECDSA quantum threat and bunker mode debate

Story timeline · 4 updates, 7 Oct to 2 Nov 2026

Justin Drake warned AI-driven maths could break ECDSA within months and urged holders to move funds to never-used addresses in a "bunker mode". Haseeb Qureshi said bunker mode only protects unmoved assets and favours hash-based backup signatures. Willy Woo now puts a 1.3% chance on Bitcoin signatures breaking. Swan's…

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  1. Justin Drake says ECDSA could be broken in months and urges large holders to move funds

  2. Dragonfly's Haseeb Qureshi says 'bunker mode' will not fix AI threat to crypto signatures

  3. Willy Woo puts 1.3% chance on Bitcoin signature break within two years

  4. Swan Bitcoin's Cory Klippsten says AI exploits threaten Bitcoin more immediately than quantum

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