DeFi Security Vulnerabilities: A Developer's Prevention Guide

The DeFi ecosystem has grown to over $200 billion in total value locked (TVL), but with this growth comes increased scrutiny from attackers. In 2024 alone, DeFi protocols lost over $2.3 billion to various attack vectors. This comprehensive guide explores the most critical DeFi security vulnerabilities and provides practical prevention strategies for developers and protocol architects. The Current DeFi Threat Landscape DeFi protocols face unique security challenges that traditional applications don’t encounter. The immutable nature of smart contracts, combined with the high-value assets they control, makes them attractive targets for sophisticated attackers. ...

April 22, 2025 · 9 min

Smart Contract Auditing: Advanced Detection Techniques

Smart contract auditing has become a critical discipline as the blockchain ecosystem matures. With over $78 billion in smart contract TVL across major protocols and billions lost to vulnerabilities, proper auditing techniques can mean the difference between protocol success and catastrophic failure. The problem facing blockchain projects today is that traditional software testing approaches are insufficient for smart contracts. Once deployed, smart contracts are immutable, making bugs potentially irreversible and costly. The solution lies in implementing comprehensive auditing methodologies that combine static analysis, formal verification, and advanced testing techniques. ...

January 15, 2025 · 14 min