AI Could Make DeFi Safer
AndrewCritchPhD · x · 2026-07-17
Arthur B argues that new AI capabilities won't inherently harm DeFi; rather, they will significantly enhance security.
The core idea: AI will initially scan massive amounts of deployed code 24/7 for vulnerabilities, meaning exploits and bug exposures might spike in the short term. Long-term, however, these same tools will continuously hunt for bugs and verify security. Ultimately, a protocol's ability to survive "high-intensity automated auditing" will become a strong security signal, making future DeFi protocols much safer than they are today.
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