Services

DLT Security Solutions

Strategy, architecture design, and security assessments for institutions building distributed ledger technologies (DLT), covering on-chain systems, off-chain infrastructure, and regulatory readiness.

Lifecycle

Supporting DLT delivery across the full lifecycle

  1. Exploration

  2. Architecture & design

  3. Development & pre-launch

  4. Security & compliance

  5. Implementation

  6. Operations & monitoring

Deliverables

What we deliver

  • DLT strategy & advisory

  • DLT code auditing

  • DLT-focused pentesting

  • Regulatory & compliance support

  • DLT implementation

  • Monitoring & risk intelligence

Advisory

DLT strategy & integration advisory

Guidance for institutions adopting DLT, covering secure on-chain architecture, resilient off-chain infrastructure, and the boundaries between them.

  • Infrastructure strategy

    Covers: Chain selection and design tradeoffs, consensus and finality requirements, node/validator topology, and data privacy & sovereignty constraints.

  • On-chain architecture & operations

    Covers: Tokenization, cross-chain flows, upgradeability patterns, institutional-grade governance design, token economics and incentive risks.

  • Off-chain application & security infrastructure

    Covers: Crypto custody, key management and signing workflows, backend system hardening, and integration boundary reviews.

Supported environments

Public, private, & permissioned ledger support

CertiK supports diverse DLT environments based on institutional privacy and operational requirements.

  • Environments

    Public blockchains (e.g., Ethereum, Solana), private blockchains (e.g., Quorum, Besu), and institutional contract environments like the Canton Network.

  • Layers

    L1/L2, side chains, bridges, identity, oracles, nodes, and wallets.

  • Languages

    Solidity, DAML, Rust, Move, Go, Java, JS/TS, C++, CosmWasm, Haskell, and OCaml.

Security assessments

DLT security audits & reviews

Security validation for smart contracts, protocols, and chain-level components with clear remediation outcomes.

  1. Threat modeling

  2. Static analysis

  3. Manual review

  4. Dynamic testing

  5. Remediation verification

Security assessments

Risk coverage

  • Authorization & control

  • State & funds safety

  • Business logic flaw

  • Upgrade & governance

  • Cross-chain & dependencies

Penetration testing

Penetration testing for applications & infrastructure

Offensive security testing across customer-facing apps, backend services, and core infrastructure. Designed in line with security best practices including OWASP Top 10, NIST SP 800-115, and CREST.

  • Wide coverage

    Web portals, mobile apps (Android and iOS), backend APIs, and cloud infrastructure.

  • Operational security

    Secrets and key management, wallet signing procedures, and simulated phishing campaigns.

Certifications

Our penetration testing certifications

  • Offensive Security OSCP
  • Offensive Security OSWE
  • Offensive Security OSEP
  • Offensive Security OSCE
  • CREST CRT Registered
  • Zero Point Security
  • AWS Certified Security Specialty

Compliance

Compliance advisory enabled by technology

A practical bridge between technical implementation and regulatory expectations. Including VARA, MiCA & DORA, HKSFC, MAS, SOC 2, ISO 27001 and more.

  • Regulatory mapping

    Frameworks by jurisdiction/entity type + requirements matrix
    • VARA
    • MiCA
    • DORA
    • HKSFC
    • MAS
    • AICPA SOC
    • ISO 27001

  • Gap analysis

    Controls review + prioritized remediation roadmap

  • License readiness

    Submission review, supporting policy pack guidance, regulator Q&A support

Continuous security & compliance

Extend assurance post-launch

Leverage ongoing protection through real-time intelligence for proactive security.

Institutional implementation

Technical execution & managed infrastructure

Turning DLT strategy into production-ready environments through engineering excellence and managed services.

  • Core infrastructure & network operations

    Architect and manage the underlying network layers to ensure high availability and technical resilience through custom chain deployment, validator management, and automated failover planning.

  • On-chain service deployment

    Our team executes the secure launch of institutional financial products and governance systems, including stablecoins, RWAs, and DEXs, using battle-tested smart contract patterns and upgradeability controls.

  • Enterprise support systems

    Bridge the gap between traditional backend systems and decentralized ledgers by developing secure APIs, block explorers, and privacy-preserving tools such as Zero-Knowledge proofs.

FAQ

Questions, answered

  • Distributed ledger technology, or DLT, is a decentralized system for recording, validating, and synchronizing data across multiple nodes without relying on a central authority. Blockchains are a type of DLT, but DLT can also include private and permissioned ledger systems used by institutions for secure, transparent, and tamper-resistant recordkeeping.

  • DLT security solutions encompass strategy, architecture design, security assessments, and compliance support for organizations building distributed ledger systems. These services cover on-chain smart contracts, off-chain infrastructure, governance design, and regulatory readiness.

  • Financial institutions, enterprises, custodians, exchanges, and organizations deploying public, private, or permissioned ledgers require DLT security services to ensure operational resilience, data integrity, and regulatory alignment.

  • DLT advisory services guide institutions through chain selection, consensus design, validator topology, tokenization models, governance structures, cross-chain architecture, and the integration boundaries between on-chain and off-chain systems.

  • DLT security assessments evaluate smart contracts, protocols, consensus mechanisms, cross-chain dependencies, governance systems, and infrastructure components. Reviews focus on authorization controls, fund safety, business logic integrity, and upgrade mechanisms.

  • Yes. Security validation extends beyond smart contracts to include backend APIs, mobile and web portals, cloud infrastructure, custody workflows, key management systems, and operational security controls.

  • CertiK supports public blockchains such as Ethereum and Solana, private frameworks like Quorum and Besu, and institutional networks, including permissioned ledger environments. Coverage spans L1s, L2s, bridges, nodes, wallets, and identity systems across multiple programming languages.

  • DLT compliance advisory bridges technical implementation with regulatory expectations. Services include regulatory mapping, gap analysis, remediation roadmaps, and license readiness support aligned with frameworks such as MiCA, DORA, MAS, SOC 2, and ISO 27001.

  • Continuous security extends assurance post-launch through real-time on-chain monitoring, infrastructure support, AML/KYT tools, and ongoing risk intelligence to proactively detect incidents and maintain regulatory alignment.

  • CertiK helps turn DLT strategy into production-ready systems by managing core network infrastructure, deploying secure on-chain services such as stablecoins and tokenized assets, and building enterprise-grade support systems that bridge traditional backend services with decentralized ledgers.

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