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One of the most provocative parts of the discussion centered on cryptography and decentralization. In a world plagued by deepfakes, misinformation, and eroding faith in institutions, blockchain and cryptography offer a post-trust foundation. Mike shared real-world examples where cryptographic hashes and embedded security features verified authenticity of images and documents—countering fake news and deepfake frauds.
He posited that as AI-generated fakes become indistinguishable from reality, organizations and individuals will increasingly rely on cryptographic proof—digital provenance—to establish authenticity. This shift from trusting institutions to trusting mathematical algorithms signals a radical change in how we establish credibility and security.