1inch and Innerworks' AI Anticipates Hackers, Neutralizing Threats Before They Strike

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2025 - In a bold move to counter the escalating threat landscape in decentralized finance (DeFi), 1inch, a leading DeFi ecosystem, has partnered with Innerworks, a synthetic threat intelligence platform, to deploy an AI-driven "immune system" designed to preemptively neutralize cyberattacks, according to a GlobeNewswire release. The collaboration marks a paradigm shift in DeFi security, leveraging predictive artificial intelligence to anticipate and counter synthetic threats before they materialize.

The partnership addresses a critical vulnerability in the rapidly evolving DeFi sector, where threat actors have increasingly weaponized AI to mimic human behavior and bypass traditional defenses. Innerworks' RedTeam ethical hacking platform now feeds real-time intelligence into 1inch's infrastructure, enabling the DeFi protocol to adapt defenses dynamically. This proactive approach contrasts sharply with conventional reactive security models.

"Hackers are no longer just human-they are synthetic, powered by AI, and capable of breaching every mainstream solution," said Oli Quie, CEO of Innerworks. "By partnering with 1inch, we are converting this intelligence into a collective immune system that defends crypto-and eventually, the wider internet."

Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch, emphasized the strategic imperative for innovation: "We're flipping the script on hackers. By leveraging AI to anticipate their movements, we can proactively adapt our defenses to meet emerging threats head-on. This commitment to continuous testing and improvement is what makes 1inch one of the most secure DeFi projects today."

The collaboration taps into Innerworks' behavioral AI and decentralized training frameworks to identify and neutralize advanced fraud and bot attacks. The platform's 99% bypass rate in ethical hacking trials underscores its efficacy against AI-driven threats. For 1inch, which processes over $500 million in daily trades and serves 25 million users, the partnership aims to fortify its reputation as a secure, user-friendly DeFi hub.

The move also reflects broader industry trends, as DeFi platforms grapple with sophisticated attacks, the integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies is becoming a necessity rather than an option, as noted in a Markets Business Insider report. Innerworks' approach-combining device intelligence with predictive analytics-positions 1inch to stay ahead of adversaries employing generative AI to automate and scale attacks.

Critically, the solution operates seamlessly in the background, requiring no user input, aligning with DeFi's ethos of frictionless transactions. This "invisible defense" model is expected to set a new standard for security in the space, with 1inch's leadership advocating for industry-wide adoption.

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1inch partners with Innerworks to strengthen DeFi security