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Deep dives into smart contract vulnerabilities, blockchain security best practices, and technical research from CertiK engineers.
EducationalWhat is Algorand?This blog provides a primer on Algorand and its ecosystem, looking at some of the key innovations in its underlying technology, and the kind of functionality it enables. 
Technology analysisHow NEAR Achieves Finality with DoomslugThis blog provides an explainer on the role of finality in blockchains, and how NEAR achieves 'practical finality' with Doomslug.
Technology analysisWhat NEAR's Focus on Usability Means for the Web3 EcosystemThis article looks at how NEAR's focus on usability is set to invite new users into the web3 ecosystem.
EducationalTop 3 Due Diligence Tools for Crypto Enthusiasts - CertiKThe phrase “do your own research” (DYOR) is thrown around a lot in crypto. But doing your own research is much easier said than done. With the overwhelming amount of information surrounding various projects, it can be difficult to separate the signal from the noise.
Technology analysisUnderstanding How NEAR Scales with NightshadeThis blog provides a recap on the need for scalability in blockchains, some of the existing solutions on the market, and how NEAR disrupts and innovates within this space. Central to this is its game-changing scalability solution known as Nightshade, which implements a unique sharding protocol that will ultimately lead to what it calls a ‘’fully-sharded’ network.
Technology analysisHow NEAR is Driving Innovation in Game-FiNEAR is leading the way in game-fi by providing a technology that is uniquely suited to providing developers with the platform they need to create. This article will run through why game-fi is set to be a pillar of the web3 ecosystem, and how NEAR’s technology is geared to support it.
Technology analysisThreat Modeling the Merge - 3 Things That Could Go WrongBreaking down three possible risk scenarios for the Ethereum Merge, which we'll revisit in the aftermath of this historic event.
EducationalKey Infrastructure in the Avalanche EcosystemAs one of the fastest growing web3 ecosystems, Avalanche continues to deploy and hone new technologies designed to enrich the web3 experience.
EducationalWhat is NEAR Protocol?This article will serve as an introduction to NEAR Protocol, unpack some of the innovations of its underlying technology, and underscore the importance of securing the NEAR ecosystem with a NEAR smart-contract audit.
Technology analysisHow Avalanche is Innovating in Three Key SectorsThis article will take you through some of the most exciting developments in the web3 space today, and explain how Avalanche is designed to meet their specific needs and capacities.
EducationalFBI Recommends Audits and Active Monitoring for DeFi ProjectsThe FBI issued a Public Service Announcement regarding the rise of cyber hacks on DeFi platforms. Here are the key takeaways from the announcement on how investors can better protect themselves when engaging with DeFi platforms.
Technology analysisHow Avalanche Tackles the Scalability ProblemThis blog post will take you through the history of the scalability problem, look at some of the various attempts to solve it, and spotlight how Avalanche has resolved it through its innovative use of subnets.