Michael Saylor warned at the Oranje Summit 2026 in São Paulo that AI could make attacks on financial software faster and more effective. He urged exchanges, banks and other firms to use advanced AI models to find security gaps before attackers do.
Saylor argued that Bitcoin’s simpler base layer, SHA-256 hashing and proof-of-work make the network more resistant to AI threats than more complex systems. He said that does not protect exchanges, wallets or custody services from being compromised. He also argued that bitcoin’s portability gives holders options if a custodian or jurisdiction becomes unsafe.
