Agentic AI Emerges as Critical Threat to Web3 Security, Warns Robinhood CISO

David Schwed, Chief Information Security Officer at Robinhood, delivered a stark warning during the Incrypted Online Marathon 2025. Autonomous AI agents now possess the capability to identify vulnerabilities, develop exploits, and execute attacks on DeFi protocols without human intervention—potentially draining liquidity pools in under 60 seconds.

The Web3 sector must prioritize automated security implementations at the development stage to counter this evolving threat landscape. Schwed''s presentation, part of Blockchain Week 2025''s programming, has already garnered over 25,000 views across YouTube and X (formerly Twitter).

The Incrypted Conference 2025—positioned as the central event of Blockchain Week—will further explore these security challenges. Ticket sales for the flagship crypto event are currently live.