Why Security Is Crypto’s Biggest Challenge - Ido Ben Natan | ATC #583

Join host Stephen Sargeant on the Around The Coin Podcast as he converses with Ido Ben Natan, the CEO and Co-founder of Blockaid. Discover the story behind significant hacks like the Buy Bit incident and the ongoing cybersecurity challenges in DeFi. Ido discusses his journey from traditional cybersecurity to Web3, the persistent vulnerabilities in the crypto space, and Blockaid's innovative solutions to proactively prevent hacks. The episode also delves into the future of AI-driven payments and the crucial role of robust security measures in the evolving world of blockchain. A must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of cybersecurity and decentralized finance.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to the Episode
• 1:09 Meet Ido, CEO of Blockaid
• 2:38 The Path from Cybersecurity to Web3
• 4:43 Challenges in Crypto Security
• 5:25 Blockaid's Unique Approach
• 10:17 Real-Time Threat Detection
• 15:49 Fraud Prevention and Trends
• 26:41 Collaboration with Law Enforcement
• 30:24 The Magic of On-Chain Transparency
• 30:56 Biggest Web3 Attack Vectors in 2026
• 31:13 Blind Signing and Web3 Security
• 32:06 Web2 vs Web3 Security
• 35:46 The Role of CISOs in Crypto
• 38:56 AI and Agentic Payments
• 41:46 Protecting Web3 Infrastructure
• 49:27 The Future of Web3 Security
• 51:35 Managing Rapid Growth at Blockaid
• 55:19 Final Thoughts and Contact Information