Chonky by ConsenSys Diligence and STRATO: Addressing New AI Threats
After $635 million was stolen across 28 DeFi exploits in April 2026 alone, ConsenSys and STRATO are pushing continuous AI-powered auditing through its Chonky security agent, aiming to keep pace with increasingly automated smart contract attacks.
➤ ConsenSys Diligence and STRATO have launched Chonky, an AI-powered continuous auditing agent to combat increasingly sophisticated AI-driven DeFi exploits. ➤ The move comes after a record $635 million was stolen in April 2026 due to AI making vulnerability discovery cheaper, highlighting the inadequacy of traditional point-in-time audits. ➤ This AI-driven approach aims to integrate security checks alongside development, addressing the growing risks and underwriting costs threatening the future of decentralized finance.
