Cybersecurity looks like proof of work now

https://www.dbreunig.com/2026/04/14/cybersecurity-is-proof-of-work-now.html

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  • Argues AI makes finding vulnerabilities cheap, raising cost of defense
  • Security now resembles proof-of-work: attackers spend tokens, defenders must match
  • Open source code becomes higher-risk surface as AI scales attack capacity

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Added Apr 15, 2026
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