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Emilie Raffo is a founding partner of Chain Security, a top tier blockchain security company specialized in smart contract audits. Emilie discusses the security aspects behind DeFi protocols and how investors can evaluate blockchain based protocols. We also discuss whether AI can enhance smart contracts and its role in evolving cyber threats.

Key Takeaways      

– Understanding blockchain security now and for the future

– Smart contracts are self-executing contracts written for blockchain protocols

– DeFi poses unique risks, including technical and economic vulnerabilities, some of which are mitigated by audits

–  AI tools cannot replace human oversight and instead are mostly used by scammers and hackers to aid in social engineering

– Trust in blockchain is contingent on the security of the surrounding ecosystem

– Education in computer science is vital for innovation in blockchain security

– The mechanics of money laundering and the dark economy in crypto

 

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