Developer Austin Griffith addressed circulating rumors that artificial intelligence has broken Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), emphasizing the multi-layered nature of blockchain security. Griffith explained that while ECDSA could theoretically be compromised by advanced mathematics, hash functions and hash-based signing schemes remain significantly more difficult to crack. Griffith positioned quantum computing as a separate, deeper threat vector distinct from current AI capabilities. His assessment suggests that even if ECC faces vulnerabilities, existing cryptographic defenses provide additional security layers before systemic risks materialize.