Harmony proposes blockchain shutdown over AI concerns

What happened

Harmony announced a proposal to shut down its blockchain, saying that artificial‑intelligence (AI) could pose threats to the network.

Key points

• Harmony is considering a full shutdown of its blockchain.
• The proposal cites AI‑related threats as a reason for the shutdown.
• No detailed explanation of the specific threats was provided in the announcement.

Confirmed information

The announcement was reported by Decrypt on 7 September 2026, stating that Harmony’s leadership cited AI threats when proposing the shutdown.

Unclear aspects

• The exact nature of the AI threats is not described.
• Timelines for any shutdown and its impact on users are not given.

Why it matters

A blockchain shutdown would affect all applications and users that rely on Harmony’s network. Highlighting AI as a risk suggests that emerging technologies could create new security challenges for blockchain platforms.

Sources

• Decrypt