Blockchain Security Experts Urge Smart Contract Reaudits as AI Speeds Up Exploit Discovery

Blockchain security experts are urging crypto protocols to reaudit their smart contracts, warning that AI tools are enabling hackers to identify vulnerabilities more quickly. According to NS3.AI, CertiK reported that hackers stole $1.32 billion in the first half of 2026. The report also cited a vulnerability in Zcash that was identified using an AI-powered auditing agent. The issue has since been patched.