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CertiK is Web3's leading smart contract auditor and provides a comprehensive suite of tools to secure the industry at scale.

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Identify and eliminate security vulnerabilities in blockchains, smart contracts, and Web3 apps using the most rigorous and thorough cybersecurity techniques.

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The research department's work spans blockchain security, smart contract verification, and system security, covering critical domains like Mobile Systems, Trusted Execution Environments, and Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks.

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CertiK audits all of Web3, from decentralized applications to the blockchains they’re built on. We work closely with clients to deliver tailor-made security solutions.

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Our industry-leading audit methodology and tooling includes a review of your code’s logic, with a mathematical approach to ensure your program works as intended.

Our industry-leading L1 chain auditing process combines expert manual review of smart contract code with advanced AI and mathematical techniques to ensure blockchain protocols work as intended.

CertiK’s speed in execution of audits at scale leaves the competition behind. But don't just take our word for it, listen to what our customers are saying:

Every smart contract audit involves comprehensive manual review by our team of experienced security experts. Automated AI-powered review provides an additional layer of security. Formal verification is an optional further step that certifies smart contract behavior with respect to custom function specifications. This helps developers get a handle on the entire scope of their platform.

How Does a Smart Contract Audit Work?

Every audit involves comprehensive manual review by our team of experienced security experts. Formal verification certifies L1 chain code behavior with respect to custom function specifications, helping developers get a handle on the entire scope of their platform. The process of auditing an L1 is the same as for auditing a smart contract. The five-step process is as follows:

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Our researchers' expertise and insights are also showcased at major industry conferences, such as BlackHat, DEFCON, HITB, POC, and CanSecWest, where they share groundbreaking findings with the global security community. This engagement not only underscores CertiK's position as a thought leader but also strengthens its role in shaping the future of cybersecurity standards.

This dedicated team is at the cutting edge of security research, advancing core areas of formal verification, cryptographic integrity, and zero-knowledge proof systems.

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At CertiK Ventures, our evolving investment thesis serves as both a guiding framework and an open invitation for collaboration. 
We believe the best ideas emerge through dialogue and collective wisdom. This living document reflects our thinking as of November 2024 and will continue to evolve with the industry. We welcome your engagement and input as we refine our approach and push the boundaries of what’s possible in crypto and blockchain.

An L1 chain audit provides a comprehensive security assessment of a Layer 1 blockchain to identify vulnerabilities and recommend ways to fix them.

CertiK has audited nearly a dozen L1s, along with projects written in all major programming languages, thousands of Web3 projects, and tens of thousands lines of code. As a pioneer in the blockchain security industry, CertiK brings expertise that can only be gained from years of experience with thousands of projects to each and every L1 chain audit.

Through a powerful blend of academic rigor and industry acumen, CertiK's research department continues to drive transformative solutions to meet the complex security challenges of blockchain and emerging technologies. With our focus on applied research and a proven record of impactful discoveries, CertiK's research team stands as a leading force in advancing cybersecurity for Web3 and beyond.

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CertiK has audited thousands of Web3 projects and tens of thousands lines of code written in all major smart contract programming languages.

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Founded in December 2017 by professors from Columbia and Yale, CertiK stands at the forefront of blockchain and Web3 security, pioneering advancements in Formal Verification and AI-driven technologies to safeguard blockchains, smart contracts, and decentralized applications. As a recognized leader in the field, CertiK's mission is to establish resilient standards across the rapidly evolving Web3 landscape, ensuring that emerging technologies are secure and reliable for global adoption.

The CertiK research department is composed of a highly specialized team of researchers and engineers, combining expertise from prestigious academic institutions, including Yale, Georgia Tech, Tsinghua, and Peking University, with industry veterans from Microsoft, Samsung, and Intel.

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SkyHarbor can quickly identify vulnerabilities or suspicious activities in your system, ensuring that your assets are safe and secure.

Actively monitor on-chain smart contracts in real time and present actionable security and Web3 app data insights for the community.

A comprehensive security assessment of your smart contract and blockchain code to identify vulnerabilities and recommend ways to fix them.

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The team's focus is not only on theoretical advancements but also on implementing practical solutions that elevate security standards in these high-stakes areas.

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Providing the largest coverage on languages and ecosystem, as well as faster onboarding options, depending on project code size.

Explore growth opportunities with CertiK Ventures.

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CertiK Ventures is a initiative from CertiK to contribute back to its long-serving builder community. It acts as the Research, Investment and Incubation arm of CertiK.

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Clients receive rich reports on their smart contract code, complete with comprehensive vulnerability analyses and recommended remediations.

CertiK KYC provides private identity verification for project teams through a rigorous vetting process while maintaining the highest standards of data protection.

Each week, CertiK hosts a Security Leaderboard LIVE Showcase with top #DeFi projects that utilize our suite of security solutions. We check in on how the initial auditing process went, how their platform has evolved since launch & what the future holds.

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