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How Does One Audit DeFi Platforms?

Airtight code is a must. Going through many audits needs to be the default. Having an audit certificate looks good on paper, but you...

Blockchain Security: Barriers and Opportunities in a New Industry

DeFi is powered by smart contracts, which, although extremely powerful and efficient, introduce completely new risks and attack vectors....

Three Hacks In a Week- DeFi Applications Display Their Soft Underbelly

Decentralized Finance protocols are harder to run than they look. There are multiple points of failure for platforms including smart...

Web3, Good Hygiene, and the Need for End to End Security

Smart Contract Security Having a smart contract audit is a lot like washing your hands– do it only once, and be prepared for the...

Smart Contracts And the Assurance Gap

Audits might change, but the need for assurance will not. Vulnerabilities that are exposed in a deployed smart contract can be a serious...

Common Questions About Smart Contract And Smart Contract Audit

The smart contract audit process can seem complicated and overwhelming but with a few tips, it becomes much easier to understand. The...

Why is Security such a Problem in Decentralised Finance?

Brian Pasfield, the CTO of Fringe Finance, unpicks the causes of security issues within DeFi and gives us his insights on addressing the...

Themes Emerging From Recent Crypto Attacks

A blockchain is only as strong as its weakest link. This weakest link can come in many forms, be it the cost of securing a network, the...

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