Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder of Web3 security firm CertiK and Professor of Computer Science at Columbia University, delivered a compelling keynote speech at the University of Hong Kong Business School titled, “Scaling Web3: Balancing Innovation and Security for a Global Audience,” which outlined the critical importance of cybersecurity as the Web3 ecosystem matures.

Welcome to Hack3d: The Web3 Security Report for Q2 + H1 2025. Hack3d is the industry's most comprehensive record of statistics and analysis of on-chain security incidents. It equips stakeholders with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions in an increasingly high-stakes environment.

In Web3, private keys are critical for controlling assets, governance, and trust, but their mismanagement poses significant risks, including financial loss and reputational damage. This article explores secure private key generation, storage, and usage to mitigate these vulnerabilities.