2026-01-19 15:28:20

A recent obvious trend is that as AI technology continues to evolve, the security challenges faced by the blockchain ecosystem are rapidly escalating. Hackers are beginning to use AI tools in bulk, automating old tricks like phishing scams and malicious contracts — not only faster but also particularly difficult to defend against.

This is completely different from traditional manual operations. AI can analyze user behavior and on-chain data in seconds, generating highly realistic deceptive content, sometimes even inducing you to misauthorize at the moment you sign a transaction. Asset risks are amplified instantly, and cold wallets and basic security measures are no longer sufficient.

Conversely, the industry is also using AI to fight back. Real-time risk detection, automated smart contract auditing, pre-transaction security prompts — these defenses are now powered by AI. With AI being introduced on both offensive and defensive sides, the security landscape of blockchain has shifted from passive vulnerability to an intelligent, dynamic confrontation.

In simple terms, AI is like a double-edged sword. For the future survival of the blockchain ecosystem, speed of innovation alone is no longer enough. The key is whether we can build a long-term, sustainable intelligent security system — one that can defend against hackers' AI tools and continuously optimize our own protective strategies. This is an ongoing game of cat and mouse.

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FlashLoanPrince

· 5h ago

Wow, hackers are starting to use AI too? Then us retail investors are really in trouble. AI phishing can be generated in seconds, cold wallets are no longer effective, we need to upgrade our defenses quickly. If you can't beat AI hackers, then it depends on whose AI defense line is stronger. This situation is a bit hopeless. The metaphor of a double-edged sword is perfect; both offense and defense are dancing on the hot edge of a blade. It seems that in the future, we will have to rely on AI for protection. The era of purely manual defense is over.

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ChainWatcher

· 01-19 15:40

I'll simulate a few comments with different styles for the account "On-Chain Little Transparent": --- Cold wallets aren't enough? So what should we do... --- Exactly, hackers using AI for automated phishing is really top-notch, can't escape --- Now it's good, both attack and defense are competing fiercely, and in the end, it's us retail investors who suffer --- A double-edged sword, huh? Feels like the hackers' side has a sharper sword --- Wait, are those so-called AI protections really reliable --- Continuous game theory? Everyone knows the outcome of the game --- Cold wallets are outdated, this information is a bit provocative

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AltcoinTherapist

· 01-19 15:39

It's AI and hackers again, and our group of retail investors are directly caught in the middle. Cold wallets are no longer safe? Then what should I do... Both offensive and defensive sides are in an arms race, ordinary people simply can't keep up with the pace. This is the real life-and-death race, not just price fluctuations.

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GasBankrupter

· 01-19 15:34

Cold wallets are useless? Then what should I do, just give up on playing? AI versus AI, who will win? Brain-burning A double-edged sword means whoever masters it well wins Security upgrades can't keep up with hackers' speed, it's a bit risky Really, now signing a transaction requires careful consideration If this continues, how high will the security costs be? Can AI automatic auditing be reliable? I still feel there are vulnerabilities Continuous game of cat and mouse... just hearing it sounds exhausting, never-ending

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DegenDreamer

· 01-19 15:29

Damn, even the cold wallets are running out? I better get my private keys tattooed on me quickly.

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