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title: NEAR Co-Founder Warns AI Hacking Outpaces Traditional Code Reviews
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date: '2026-07-20T21:16:56.292682+00:00'
category: general
tags:
  - ai
  - hacking
  - blockchain
  - security
  - near
  - code-reviews
source: The Block
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  https://www.theblock.co/post/408943/ai-assisted-hacking-outpacing-traditional-code-reviews-near-co-founder-says?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
publisher: CryptoCatalyst
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  NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin warns AI-assisted hacking is outpacing
  traditional code reviews. He calls formal verification a necessary shift for
  blockchain security.
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# NEAR Co-Founder Warns AI Hacking Outpaces Traditional Code Reviews

NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin warns that AI-assisted hacking is advancing faster than traditional code reviews. He advocates for formal verification to secure blockchain code from AI-driven threats.

NEAR co-founder Illia Polosukhin has raised concerns about the rapid advancement of AI-assisted hacking, which he believes is outpacing traditional code review methods. In a recent statement, Polosukhin highlighted the need for formal verification as a necessary shift to secure blockchain code from these evolving threats.

Polosukhin emphasized that traditional code reviews are no longer sufficient to protect blockchain systems from sophisticated AI-driven attacks. He pointed out that AI tools can quickly identify vulnerabilities and exploit them, making it crucial for developers to adopt more rigorous security measures like formal verification.

For everyday users, this means that the blockchain projects they rely on must prioritize advanced security protocols to safeguard their assets. As AI hacking becomes more prevalent, projects that implement formal verification will likely offer greater protection against potential breaches.

Moving forward, users should watch for announcements from blockchain projects about their adoption of formal verification methods. This shift could significantly enhance the security of decentralized applications and user funds. Read more → https://www.theblock.co/post/408943/ai-assisted-hacking-outpacing-traditional-code-reviews-near-co-founder-says?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss

## Source

This article is a summary of reporting by [The Block](https://www.theblock.co/post/408943/ai-assisted-hacking-outpacing-traditional-code-reviews-near-co-founder-says?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss), written by an automated editorial pipeline. See https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/editorial-policy.

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