u.today Avalanche Founder Warns of AI Threats to XRP Ledger Security
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- •Emin Gün Sirer warns AI could find unknown vulnerabilities in XRP Ledger.
- •Focus should shift from cryptographic failures to AI-driven software vulnerabilities.
- •No specific vulnerabilities in XRP Ledger have been identified or exploited.
Emin Gün Sirer, founder of Avalanche, has raised concerns that AI could exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities in the XRP Ledger, posing a significant risk to the crypto industry. He emphasized that the focus should shift from potential cryptographic failures to the immediate threat of AI detecting software vulnerabilities. Sirer stated that advanced AI models could uncover bugs in blockchain software and crypto wallets that humans have missed, potentially leading to billions in losses. His comments come amid heightened scrutiny of XRP Ledger's security, following an emergency software update on September 25, 2026, although no specific vulnerabilities were identified. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Sirer's remarks, indicating a divide in the crypto community regarding the perceived threat of AI. The discussion has gained traction, with other crypto leaders also weighing in on AI's potential impact on cryptographic systems.
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