From programmable money to programmable economies, there’s a tough fight in between over whether we can hold the line on decentralization. AI is a catalyst—and it could also be a Trojan horse.

Ethereum co-founder Lubin pointed out that artificial intelligence will become a key turning point for the crypto industry. If computing power and infrastructure are controlled by a few tech giants, it could trigger systemic risks. AI agents may autonomously trade, collaborate, and verify on the blockchain, forming a machine economy, with decentralized technology ensuring transparency and accountability. The integration of finance and DeFi is accelerating, driving the global economy toward programmability. Although there are quantum computing risks, developers have already taken corresponding measures.