AI Era Threatens Crypto Security: Continuous Audits Needed, Formal Verification Only Way Out
chandan1_ · x · 2026-08-07
The author argues that as AI models improve, one-time audits are no longer sufficient for crypto protocol security; security must be a continuous process with each new frontier model release. AI alone is limited, requiring human researchers for creativity. DeFi protocols with deep liquidity are prime targets, and the only solutions are full formal verification (e.g., Zcash Ironwood) or onchain-light designs (e.g., NEAR intents). Users earning 5-10% APY face unacceptable principal risk.
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