Arbitrum Smart Contract Audits:

Layer 2 Blockchains Meet Next-Level Security

Arbitrum is a Layer 2 (L2) solution that enhances Ethereum by making transactions faster and cheaper. However, while L2 solutions boost transaction efficiency, they can also introduce complexity and new security considerations. Smart contract audits are key to tackling these challenges and safeguarding projects.

What is Arbitrum?

Arbitrum is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, aiming to provide greater scalability and lower transaction costs. It leverages optimistic rollups to batch multiple transactions into a single one, significantly reducing the load on the Ethereum network.

Users access the networks via the Arbitrum bridge. This facilitates the transfer of bridged assets between the Ethereum mainnet and the One and Nova L2s.

Recently, many users saw themselves the recipient of the Arbitrum airdrop. This distributed native $ARB tokens to early users of the network.

Through these initiatives and others, the Arbitrum Foundation is working towards creating a more scalable and user-friendly blockchain environment.

There are two main versions of the L2, Arbitrum One and Arbitrum Nova:

One utilizes multi-round optimistic rollups, which ensure reliable data validity on Layer 1.

Nova is based on AnyTrust technology and supported by a Data Availability Committee (DAC). It aims for ultra-low transaction fees, making it suitable for high-volume dApps. Both ensure cryptographic security akin to the Ethereum mainnet and are EVM-compatible, maintaining user control over funds.

Top Arbitrum Projects

Our skilled security team has audited over 200 Arbitrum projects, delivering high-quality security assessments. A thorough audit significantly contributes to a project's security. It also fosters community trust and ensures the long-term success of the platform.

Name	Skynet Score	Price / 24h %	Market Cap	Ecosystem	Category	Badge & Honor
Tether	93 .49 AAA	$1 0.01%	$156B	8	5
Solv Protocol	92 .51 AA	$0.047 1.29%	$70M	8	7	N/A
Ambire Wallet	92 .02 AA	$0.014 -5.82%	$10M	8	9+
Celer Network	91 .69 AA	$0.0067 -4.94%	$53M	7	3
Particle Network	90 .71 AA	$0.19 -7.52%	$45M	9+	5	3
Mind Network	89 .29 AA	$0.074 1.09%	$18M	4	8	N/A
TrueUSD	88 .98 AA	$1 0.01%	$493M	9	2
zkLink	88 .01 AA	$0.023 13.84%	$6.5M	6	3
DODO DEX	88 .00 AA	$0.036 -5.45%	$27M	5	3
Bancor	87 .61 AA	$0.56 -3.79%	$65M		3
dForce	87 .57 AA	$0.037 3.34%	$37M		4
Beefy Finance	87 .46 AA	$142 -1.72%	$11M	7
OMNIA Protocol	87 .36 AA	$0.013 0.74%	$119K	9+	2
Port3	87 .31 AA	$0.044 1.80%	$15M	8	4
Balancer	86 .69 AA	$0.97 -3.64%	$64M	5	4	N/A

Name	Skynet Score	Audits	Price / 24h %	Market Cap	Ecosystem	Category
Tether $156B	93 .49 AAA	1	$1 0.01%	8	5
Solv Protocol $70M	92 .51 AA	8	$0.047 1.29%	8	7	N/A
Ambire Wallet $10M	92 .02 AA	1	$0.014 -5.82%	8	9+
Celer Network $53M	91 .69 AA	4	$0.0067 -4.94%	7	3
Particle Network $45M	90 .71 AA	1	$0.19 -7.52%	9+	5	3
Mind Network $18M	89 .29 AA	1	$0.074 1.09%	4	8	N/A
TrueUSD $493M	88 .98 AA	1	$1 0.01%	9	2
zkLink $6.5M	88 .01 AA	1	$0.023 13.84%	6	3
DODO DEX $27M	88 .00 AA	4	$0.036 -5.45%	5	3
Bancor $65M	87 .61 AA	2	$0.56 -3.79%		3
dForce $37M	87 .57 AA	2	$0.037 3.34%		4
Beefy Finance $11M	87 .46 AA	3	$142 -1.72%	7
OMNIA Protocol $119K	87 .36 AA	1	$0.013 0.74%	9+	2
Port3 $15M	87 .31 AA	1	$0.044 1.80%	8	4
Balancer $64M	86 .69 AA	2	$0.97 -3.64%	5	4	N/A

How CertiK Secures the Arbitrum Ecosystem

We combine a proven audit methodology with a deep understanding of Arbitrum's architecture. Our auditors deliver precise, actionable insights for improving your project's security. We dive deep into the code, identifying vulnerabilities and providing strong solutions to enhance your project's defense mechanisms.

How Do Arbitrum Project Audits Work

The audit process kicks off with a detailed analysis of a project's entire codebase.

Our experts spot potential security risks, logic issues, and areas for optimization. The outcome is a thorough report with detailed findings and steps for fixing the issues. We then work with projects to implement these recommendations. The final step is the delivery of the final audit report. After this, the project earns a rank on the Skynet Score Leaderboard.

Why Choose CertiK?

Choosing CertiK means forming a partnership aimed at fostering a secure and resilient ecosystem. Our track record of over 200 Arbitrum audits demonstrates our ability to provide comprehensive and actionable audit reports. We pair our technical expertise with a deep understanding of the technology stack and ecosystem.

Our engagement doesn't end with the delivery of the audit report. We walk alongside our clients through the remediation phase, and offer ongoing services with post-deployment monitoring. This comprehensive approach ensures the highest level of security for your project.

What Else We Offer

Team Verification

Through a rigorous process that uses both AI and human verification, we verify the identities of your team to reassure users that their investment is in safe hands.

Skynet

Skynet generates in-time insights of on-chain activity, allowing project teams to be alerted of any suspicious events and saving precious time in anticipating and responding to attack.

SkyInsights

SkyInsights is a powerful crypto compliance and wallet screening platform. The comprehensive risk management system analyzes and flags wallet address and transaction risks.

Penetration Testing

Safe and In-depth attack simulation to expose the most complex vulnerabilities on your crypto exchanges, wallets and Dapps.

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