Can AI Threaten Bitcoin’s Future ? Experts Weigh In

As generative AI sparks debates, a controversial hypothesis surfaces: could artificial intelligence ultimately kill Bitcoin? A deep dive into a topic striking at the core of the crypto ecosystem.

Written by Gaston Cuny

Translated on May 20, 2025 at 16:50 by Sarah

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AI and the End of Anonymity on the Blockchain ?

One central argument of this hypothesis is that AI could identify the origin of transactions in BTC on public blockchains, thus reducing Bitcoin’s perceived anonymity. However, in reality, this does not pose a direct threat.

Enhanced transparency could even benefit Bitcoin in a regulatory framework by fostering acceptance by financial institutions and governments. Furthermore, many transactions already occur without anonymity, especially among institutional and regulated investors. The potential reduction in anonymity is not an attack on the core of Bitcoin but an opportunity to strengthen its compliance and legitimacy. AI could be a transparency lever.

Many believe that fiat currencies, enhanced by more advanced AI, could replace or overshadow Bitcoin. However, this overlooks the role of Bitcoin, which is not meant to replace fiat currencies in daily transactions.

Bitcoin is rather establishing itself as a long-term store of value, a hedge against inflation, and an alternative system in case of traditional banking system failure. No digital euro or CBDC can offer such a decentralized protection mechanism.

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Can AI Outmode Bitcoin ?

Improving payment systems through AI does not undermine Bitcoin’s value. Bitcoin was never intended to directly compete with Visa or Mastercard. Its strengths lie elsewhere, in wealth storage and protection against inflation. Moreover, the emergence of AI-enhanced solutions could facilitate entry/exit into Bitcoin via new banking channels. Thus, the two models are complementary.

In reality, the notion of an existential threat from AI to Bitcoin is becoming increasingly unrealistic. On the contrary, several trends show that AI could:

Accelerate BTC integration into the traditional financial system
Contribute to securing on-chain exchanges and transactions
Provide powerful analysis tools for BTC investors
Develop new use cases at the intersection of AI x cryptocurrencies

In this context, Bitcoin could establish itself as a benchmark asset in institutional portfolios, similar to gold but with greater portability and global liquidity.

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Gaston Cuny

Gaston has been a writer for over 7 years and a passionate cryptocurrency enthusiast since 2020. He loves exploring the crypto ecosystem and is now dedicated to sharing his insights and discoveries through InvestX.

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