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Harmony Proposes Shutting Down Its Blockchain Citing AI-Related Threats

(45 days ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Harmony, a layer-1 blockchain project, has proposed shutting down its blockchain, citing threats posed by artificial intelligence as a key reason. The proposal signals a potential end to the network's operations if the community approves the shutdown.

WHY IT MATTERS

Think of a blockchain like a shared digital ledger that many people help maintain and secure. Harmony is one such ledger, and its team is now proposing to turn it off, partly because they believe artificial intelligence poses risks to its continued safe operation. For newcomers to crypto, this is a reminder that blockchain projects are not permanent by default — they depend on active communities, funding, and the ability to stay secure against evolving technological threats. When a blockchain shuts down, any tokens or applications built on it can lose their functionality, similar to how apps stop working when a platform they depend on goes offline.

Harmony is a layer-1 blockchain that launched in 2019 with a focus on scalability and cross-chain interoperability. The project gained attention for its sharding technology but has struggled in recent years, particularly after suffering a major bridge hack in 2022 that resulted in approximately $100 million in losses.

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