Blockchain aims to enhance fairness, even if it sacrifices efficiency, creating breakthroughs that seem almost at odds with AI. Philosophically, the competition between technologies and civilizations may ultimately hinge on energy levels, determining who can marshal and concentrate more energy to achieve their goals. Strong AI essentially converts energy into computing power, which then transforms into intelligence, reflecting energy in the form of computing power.
Current security mechanisms rely on human will, discipline, and authoritative rules—low-energy-level systems that are vulnerable to strong AI over time. High-level energy computing power constructs a shield that can only be defended against by equally powerful computing energy. Blockchain and cryptographic systems act as these shields, requiring immense energy to breach. Such systems are essential for taming strong AI and preventing its abuse. Therefore, blockchain and AI are not inherently opposed but are complementary technologies.