TRON founder Justin Sun warned of artificial intelligence (AI) risks to digital assets that could ultimately threaten investments in some traditional products. Q-day fears continue to grow as stakeholders (developers and investors) propose new solutions to security concerns.
Classical Computing Might Breach Cryptography Faster
In a recent interview, the TRON executive said he has become more bearish on Bitcoin because of fears about the quantum era. These risks have dominated industry discussions since the start of the year, driven by AI-related threats.
Generally, Q-Day, as it is commonly called, refers to the point when supercomputers become powerful enough to break digital assets’ cryptography. Sun believes classical computing may reach that stage before supercomputers because of progress in AI and mathematics.
His view comes as AI companies roll out new super-intelligent models despite calls for regulatory reforms in the sector. Security experts say these models pose risks to websites, apps, etc., because some communicate outside their scope with other agents.
Furthermore, AI models have solved long-standing mathematical problems, suggesting these agents are more intelligent. For Sun, stakeholders need to pay attention to AI security risks and act swiftly before the deadline.
“If you ask about my personal view, I am currently slightly more bearish. The reason is straightforward: the evolution of AI algorithms and the issue of QD (quantum computing). I believe it will be difficult for BTC to walk away unscathed from this…”
His bearish stance aligns with reports that security concerns and asset safety top the “fear” list among users. Crypto scams crash the market, sending sentiments tumbling and ushering in long bear spells.
Sun added that investors exposed to spot Bitcoin ETFs have not fully priced in these risks. Despite sideways trading, traditional investors are building portfolios and viewing Bitcoin as an important asset class.
Since these products launched, bulls have gained a new way to gauge large whale interest in the market. As quantum threats grow, users are mapping out roadmaps to build quantum-resistant wallets.
However, other networks have outpaced Bitcoin because of its decentralization and the fact that about 31% of wallets may be exposed. In the last few months, Google and other firms have projected supercomputing to become so powerful within three years.