AI is shortening the shelf life of crypto security audits, researchers warn
The bug has since been patched.The security vulnerability, which existed for four years, could have enabled undetectable counterfeiting inside the Orchard shielded pool, one of the network’s key privacy features.“The window of maximum vulnerability does not close after launch,” CertiK warned. “Projects operating legacy infrastructure should treat reauditing as a recurring operational requirement rather than a one-time exercise conducted at deployment.”In December, Anthropic conducted a study finding that AI agents found $4.6 million worth of exploitable vulnerabilities in smart contracts. Meanwhile, there is more than $72.3 billion worth of crypto locked across hundreds of DeFi protocols, giving hackers plenty of incentive to exploit vulnerable smart contracts.SlowMist's estimate of total crypto losses from blockchain hacks.
- ▪The bug has since been patched.The security vulnerability, which existed for four years, could have enabled undetectable counterfeiting inside the Orchard shielded pool, one of the network’s key privacy features.“The window of maximum vulne
- ▪“Projects operating legacy infrastructure should treat reauditing as a recurring operational requirement rather than a one-time exercise conducted at deployment.”In December, Anthropic conducted a study finding that AI agents found $4.6 mil
- ▪Meanwhile, there is more than $72.3 billion worth of crypto locked across hundreds of DeFi protocols, giving hackers plenty of incentive to exploit vulnerable smart contracts.SlowMist's estimate of total crypto losses from blockchain hacks.
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Written by Brayden Lindreastaff writerReviewed by Felix Ngstaff editorWritten by Brayden Lindreastaff writerReviewed by Felix Ngstaff editorAI is shortening the shelf life of crypto security audits, researchers warnLatest NewsPublishedJul 9, 2026Hackers have also been exploiting the codebases of defunct decentralized finance protocols, draining millions of dollars in customer funds.Blockchain security experts are urging crypto protocols to reaudit their smart contracts as AI tooling is making it easier for hackers to identify vulnerabilities more quickly than ever before.
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