How to thrive as a web3 security researcher in the age of AI - Tip 1
Mindset
The world is full of pessimists. If you're fixated on the worst outcome, you're setting yourself up for failure.
With every major technological shift, productivity goes up and new opportunities open. AI is no different.
If you're wondering whether this is a good time to enter web3 security, there has never been a better time.
What we're going to see in the coming years is a massive surge in projects building on the blockchain. Developer and product launch capabilities will at least double with AI, best case 10x. The crypto industry will likely 10x alongside it. That's 100x more apps being built. For every lending & borrowing market today, there will be 100 more. For every chain launching now, expect 100x more.
Even if AI finds 95% of the bugs, you still need 100% bug-free project before launch. It will never be socially acceptable, let alone sufficient, to ship a project audited only by AI. That last 5% is where the exploits live.
So prepare for abundance. Today is the best day to start your journey as a web3 security researcher.