Google<\/a> are already developing prototypes. IBM\u2019s recent 1,000-qubit processor and Google\u2019s Sycamore chip show that the technology is advancing faster than expected.<\/p>\nHow the Industry Is Responding<\/p>\n
To protect against these risks, experts are pushing for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) new cryptographic methods designed to resist quantum attacks. In 2024, the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) introduced PQC standards for government systems. However, the crypto industry has been slow to adopt them. Gronager and others argue that developers need to start upgrading wallets, exchanges, and blockchains now. Suggested steps include building AI-resistant multi-signature wallets, performing industry-wide audits, and replacing outdated encryption systems with PQC-based models.<\/p>\n
These changes are not simple. Updating every blockchain protocol to be quantum-safe could take years and require coordination across thousands of platforms. Still, experts believe it is a necessary step to ensure the long-term survival of digital assets.<\/p>\n
Current Threat Landscape (as of 2025)<\/p>\n
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Threat Type
\nMain Risk
\nExpected Impact Year
\nPossible Solution<\/p>\n
AI-based scams
\nDeepfake phishing, automated key cracking
\nOngoing
\nAI-detection tools, better user verification<\/p>\n
Quantum computing
\nBreaking ECDSA encryption
\n2030 (estimated)
\nPost-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)<\/p>\n
Smart contract exploits
\nFlash loan and DeFi vulnerabilities
\nOngoing
\nStronger audits, AI monitoring<\/p>\n
Social engineering
\nFake customer support or wallet updates
\nOngoing
\nUser education and awareness<\/p>\n
The Cost of Ignoring the Threat<\/p>\n
In 2025 alone, global crypto-related hacks and thefts have caused $1.7 billion in losses, much of it linked to poor security measures and outdated systems. Experts warn that if the industry delays adapting to AI and quantum threats, the damage could multiply in the years to come.<\/p>\n
However, the danger also presents an opportunity. Companies that lead the shift toward quantum-resistant technology could become the new security leaders of the digital economy. Analysts predict that by 2030, the global market for quantum-safe crypto systems could exceed $10 trillion, as more investors demand stronger protection for their digital assets.<\/p>\n
A Crossroads for the Crypto Industry<\/p>\n
The crypto ecosystem is facing one of its biggest tests yet. The same innovation that built this $4 trillion industry must now be used to protect it. Blockchain developers, exchanges, and governments will need to cooperate on new encryption standards, transparent audits, and user protection systems. If these threats are taken seriously, the result could be a stronger, safer, and more trusted crypto market. But if ignored, AI and quantum breakthroughs could undermine years of progress and shake the very foundation of digital finance.<\/p>\n
In short, the message from experts is clear, the crypto industry must evolve its defenses before technology outpaces its protections. The race has already begun not for profit, but for survival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A major concern is rising in the crypto world: artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing could one day…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":229294,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[64,63,257,105],"class_list":["post-229293","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-computing","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-computing","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229293","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229293"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229293\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/229294"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229293"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229293"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229293"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}