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Harmony, former Ethereum rival, plans to shut its blockchain over AI threats

Harmony developers say state actors and AI agents have made security too difficult, prompting a voluntary network shutdown and a shift of ONE emissions to an AI video business.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 9 Sept 2026 · 00:51 · 1 min read
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Harmony, former Ethereum rival, plans to shut its blockchain over AI threats

Developers of Harmony, once positioned as an Ethereum competitor, have expressed a desire to voluntarily shut down the network. They cite challenges to security caused by state actors and AI agents.

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The proposal includes redirecting ONE emissions into an AI video business. Further verified details were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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