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Hoskinson says Vitalik’s AI warning could delay the internet’s quantum defenses

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CryptoSlate
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What happened

Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson accused Vitalik Buterin of undermining quantum-resistant cryptography with speculative warnings about AI-driven mathematical breakthroughs.

Key facts

  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:27 UTC.

Why it matters

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  1. Bitcoin Core developer responds to AI & Quantum Risk

  2. Ethereum’s proposed safety checks could still let a bad trade through

  3. Hoskinson says Vitalik’s AI warning could delay the internet’s quantum defenses

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