Our lightweight design review of AliLayer Labs' 6079 Proof of Inference Protocol (PoIP) highlighted the unique security risks when Blockchain meets AI.
📖 Read the report: https://hubs.la/Q02Vf3Zk0
The integrity of the cryptoeconomic security model PoIP is based on eliminating downstream exploitation benefits. 🔎 We focused on under-reviewed components of the AI stack, especially GPU configurations, and issues arising from the interaction between models and system security.
From there, we provided recommendations on four critical components that demand attention to ensure system integrity and security.
1️⃣Transaction Management
2️⃣GPU Security
3️⃣Inference Engine Standard
4️⃣Protocol analysis
Manipulating the Merkle tree process used to ensure transaction input correctness could potentially compromise the integrity of the entire system, which is just ✨one example✨ that showcases the need for rigorous validation of transaction processes, particularly in proving transaction inputs across nodes.
We identified risks associated with GPU configurations, particularly in multitenant environments. Verifying and securing these setups is crucial to maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of ML computations within PoIP.
We emphasized the potential impact of side-channel attacks. Node eavesdropping on each other could allow attackers to steal computation results, boosting their reputation and network control. This risk is heightened by token staking and DHT coordination, particularly if multiple malicious GPUs work together.
What if an agent uses an energy-latency attack to force a denial of service of the model or an attacker performs prompt injection to force an AI agent to drain a wallet or forge transactions? 🤔 We recommended developing a secure inference engine standard to mitigate the risks of malicious agents and gateway nodes, especially in the context of model vulnerabilities.
Our analysis also emphasized the importance of thoroughly examining the interplay between potential vulnerabilities in the protocol, infrastructure, and models to ensure comprehensive security.
🌟Our design review, alongside the code assessment, leveraged our AI and Blockchain expertise to offer a holistic view of AiLayer's security. To learn how we can help secure your integrated systems against sophisticated threats, schedule a call with us. https://hubs.la/Q02Vfb1x0