Shock Warning! Solana Founder "AI Could Break Post-Quantum Cryptography"

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A warning has emerged that there is a greater threat than quantum computers. It points out that artificial intelligence (AI) could be the first to break next-generation cryptographic systems.

According to the cryptocurrency specialized media Bitcoinist on May 5 (local time), Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana (SOL), stated that the biggest risk to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is not quantum computers themselves, but rather the possibility of AI finding vulnerabilities in signature algorithms. This has emerged as a new variable in Solana's ongoing quantum-readiness strategy.

The discussion began when developer Dean Little unveiled the performance of Solana's Falcon signature implementation. This version can be verified at approximately 173,000 to 183,000 Compute Units (CU), and additional verification tools are also under development. In response, Yakovenko raised the need to introduce system calls to handle signature verification more efficiently within the transaction structure.

However, the key statement followed later. He pointed out the vulnerability of structures relying on a single cryptographic system, stating, "PQC signature methods could be broken by AI." He specifically emphasized that AI could find unexpected attack vectors, especially when implementation errors or mathematical vulnerabilities are not yet fully understood.

In response, Yakovenko proposed a multi-layered defense structure that uses 2-3 different cryptographic systems simultaneously, rather than a single signature method. This strategy involves requiring multiple cryptographic verifications in wallet or transaction processing, aiming to maintain overall security even if a specific algorithm is compromised. When asked about formal verification, he took a cautious stance, stating, "It's not clear what needs to be verified."

Currently, Solana is pursuing its quantum-readiness strategy centered on the Falcon signature method, and its existing roadmap has maintained that the threat of quantum computers is still several years away and that preparations for the transition are sufficient. However, these remarks suggest the necessity for future security strategies to evolve into a multi-layered structure rather than relying on a single technology. Meanwhile, the price of SOL is trading at around $84.03.

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