Avalanche Founder Warns XRP Ledger Could Be Vulnerable to AI

According to U.Today, Avalanche founder Emin Gün Sirer has warned that artificial intelligence could uncover critical vulnerabilities in the XRP Ledger.

Sirer indicated that AI tools might be able to identify weaknesses within the ledger’s structure or operational logic that are not currently known or easily detectable through standard auditing methods. He did not specify how AI would be applied, nor did he reference any current exploit or confirmed flaw. The comment reflects a concern about emerging analytical capabilities rather than an assessment of existing security status.

The XRP Ledger is the distributed ledger used by the XRP cryptocurrency network. Sirer’s statement was made in discussion about how rapidly advancing AI techniques can scan complex codebases and protocol designs for subtle issues that traditional review processes might miss. No timeline, technical detail, or recommendation was provided regarding mitigation.

Other parties involved with the XRP Ledger were not mentioned in the source material. The warning is presented as a forward‑looking observation rather than an accusation or verified risk.