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Could AI Be Crypto’s Next Security Reckoning?
A critical vulnerability in Zcash (ZEC) was discovered using an AI model, highlighting a shift where AI makes finding long-buried flaws in complex crypto systems faster and cheaper. This increases risks for DeFi and bridges due to their composability and broad attack surfaces, while potentially favoring simpler, more conservative systems like Bitcoin.
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Why It Matters
AI-assisted research lowers the barrier for both auditors and attackers to find critical vulnerabilities in previously audited systems, potentially turning technical assumptions into market risks.