Cointelegraph's Magazine published a piece on Oct 14, 2026 in which critics argue that ‘bunker mode’ is not a practical way to protect crypto holdings. The article was written by staff writer Christina Comben and edited by staff editor Andrew Fenton.
The debate comes from a prediction by Justin Drake that AI could break cryptography. The critics' argument holds even if that prediction is right: they call bunker mode an impractical suggestion that is unlikely to keep crypto safe.
The available text does not explain how bunker mode would work or who proposed it. It does not name the critics or give their full reasoning either. It also includes no timeline or evidence for when, or whether, AI could break the cryptography that crypto relies on.
For someone already holding a perpetual position on Bitget, Bybit, MEXC or OKX, this changes nothing directly. The story reports an argument about a possible future threat and a proposed defense. It reports no change to funding rates, trading fees, liquidity or how any exchange operates.
Source: cointelegraph — ‘Bunker mode’ won’t protect your crypto, critics say