Security Audit For the Bitcoin Ecosystem

CertiK is a pioneer in securing the Bitcoin ecosystem. We elevate the protection of Bitcoin-based protocols with security audits, advanced AI analysis, comprehensive on-chain monitoring, and robust formal verification processes. This strategic approach ensures exceptional security for the DeFi ecosystem built on Bitcoin.

Securing the BTC DeFi Ecosystem

CertiK actively contributes to strengthening the security of Bitcoin ecosystem. Below are prominent projects we've audited or where our research team has submitted high-impact bug bounty reports.

Our Bitcoin Ecosystem Security Services

CertiK provides a comprehensive suite of security services for the diverse Bitcoin DeFi Ecosystem. This ecosystem features a wide range of projects, including Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20 tokens, and Bitcoin L2 solutions, all broadening Bitcoin chain's utility. To support this, CertiK delivers in-depth Bitcoin project audits and real-time monitoring tools like Skynet and SkyInsight. These services provide actionable security intelligence that helps Bitcoin teams anticipate threats and maintain robust, reliable operations.

Wallet Security

Bitcoin Wallet / Wallet Extension Audits & Penetration Testing.

Infrastructure Security

Bitcoin Indexer Audits & Penetration Testing.

Bitcoin Smart Contract Audits

In-depth audits for Bitcoin L2/sidechain smart contracts written in Clarity (Stacks) and sCrypt (MVC chain, Fractal chain, etc.).

Babylon API Integration

Babylon Staking API Integration Audits & Dapp Backend Penetration Testing.

Ordinal Marketplace Audits

Code audits for Ordinals & Runes Marketplaces/Platforms, including security review of Partially Signed Bitcoin Transaction (PSBT) implementations.

Native Bitcoin Script Audits

Security analysis of complex Bitcoin script logic, such as Hash Time Locked Contracts (HTLC) and Multi-signature (Multi-sig) implementations.

Node & Staking Security

Validator security guidance, architecture assessments, and potentially operational support for Bitcoin Proof-of-Stake (PoS) sidechains.

Why Choose CertiK for Bitcoin Security

Pioneer in Blockchain Security

CertiK is a pioneer in Web3 and blockchain security, trusted by leading innovators. Projects such as OKX, Unisat, Solv Protocol, and Chakra choose CertiK for its specialized expertise and proven track record. Beyond securing clients, we invest heavily in ecosystem security research—receiving acknowledgement from projects like Babylon and Stacks through responsible disclosure.

Comprehensive BTCFi Security Services

We offer end-to-end security services tailored for BTCFi projects, covering Wallets, Dapps, DeFi protocols, nodes, and infrastructure. Our assessments include penetration testing, smart contract and Bitcoin Script audits, threat modeling and protocol-level reviews. With years of experience securing BTCFi applications across both on-chain and off-chain layers, CertiK possesses deep understandings of the attack surface and real-world risk that could impact your project.

Deep Bitcoin Security Insight

CertiK leads with technical insight and research-driven security practices. We regularly publish in-depth analyses and best practice guides covering critical Bitcoin technologies such as PSBT, sCrypt, Clarity, and emerging ecosystems like Ordinals. Our ongoing investment in research empowers the team to deliver high-impact assessments and stay ahead of evolving threats.

How Do Bitcoin Project Audits Work?

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

Learn More From Our Resources

We have published multiple research articles covering the Bitcoin ecosystem's evolution and security considerations.

Exploring PSBT in Bitcoin DeFi: Security Best Practices

12/17/2024

A Pet Rock No Longer: Bitcoin's Innovation Awakening

3/4/2024

Dirty Laundry: The Bitcoin Network's Growing Role in the Laundering of Stolen Crypto

12/17/2023

Ordinals and the BRC-20 Standard: Overview and Risk Analysis

12/15/2023

Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake

9/17/2021

Shadowy Super Coders or Law-Abiding Citizens: How Anonymous is Blockchain Really?

9/14/2021

Navigating a CertiK Security Audit

8/18/2021

DeFi Platform Ideaology Secures Crowdfunding Smart Contracts With CertiK

2/19/2021

CertiK Turns Three!

12/22/2020

An Analysis of How Attackers Stole 337 BTC From Cashaa’s Bitcoin Wallets

7/16/2020

How Bitcoin Works: Why is Bitcoin Worth Anything?

9/16/2019

How Bitcoin Works: Hashing

9/12/2019

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What Else We Offer

We have published multiple research articles covering the Bitcoin ecosystem's evolution and security considerations.

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 real-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.