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Moving Averages in DeFi: Security Vulnerabilities and Attack Prevention
DeFi Protocol AnalysisFeb 10, 2026·14 min

Moving Averages in DeFi: Security Vulnerabilities and Attack Prevention

Moving averages power critical DeFi infrastructure from price oracles to AMMs, but create attack vectors for flash loan manipulation and precision exploits. Learn how to identify vulnerabilities in TWAP, SMA, and EMA implementations, plus proven mitigation strategies.

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Implement Uniswap v4 swaps & avoid critical mistakes
DeFi Protocol AnalysisFeb 2, 2026·13 min

Implement Uniswap v4 swaps & avoid critical mistakes

Master Uniswap v4's four swap types: zeroToOne, oneToZero, exactInputForOutput, and exactOutputForInput. Learn to implement SwapParams correctly and interpret BalanceDelta results securely.

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Uniswap’s Q64.96 Explained: Essential Security Tips for Hook Developers
DeFi Protocol AnalysisJan 30, 2026·11 min

Uniswap’s Q64.96 Explained: Essential Security Tips for Hook Developers

Q64.96 fixed-point math powers Uniswap V3/V4 pricing. Learn how sqrtPriceX96 overflows happen and how Zealynx auditors catch them before they cost you.

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HyperCore vs HyperEVM: How Hyperliquid Architecture Works
DeFi Protocol AnalysisJan 27, 2026·19 min

HyperCore vs HyperEVM: How Hyperliquid Architecture Works

Hyperliquid architecture explained for builders comparing HyperBFT, HyperCore, and HyperEVM before they integrate, launch, or scope a Hyperliquid audit.

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Uniswap V4 Hooks — Introduction to Hooks — Find the answer to your questions
DeFi Protocol AnalysisJan 25, 2026·13 min

Uniswap V4 Hooks — Introduction to Hooks — Find the answer to your questions

A comprehensive Q&A on Uniswap v4 Hooks, covering technical implementation, security considerations, and architecture from the Uniswap Hook Incubator Cohort 2.

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Uniswap v4 Security Guide: Hooks, Risks, and Audit Path
DeFi Protocol AnalysisJan 22, 2026·19 min

Uniswap v4 Security Guide: Hooks, Risks, and Audit Path

Uniswap v4 security guide for hook risk, singleton architecture, and flash accounting. See what builders should audit before launch.

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ERC-7540 vs ERC-4626: Async Settlement for RWA Vaults
DeFi Protocol AnalysisJan 2, 2026·8 min

ERC-7540 vs ERC-4626: Async Settlement for RWA Vaults

Learn how ERC-7540 extends ERC-4626 to enable asynchronous settlement for Real-World Assets (RWA) vaults. Explore the request/claim pattern, implementation details, and security considerations for tokenizing T+2 settlement assets on Ethereum.

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The ERC‑20 Pitfall: Why It Doesn't Fit Tokenized Securities and RWA Compliance
DeFi Protocol AnalysisDec 18, 2025·8 min

The ERC‑20 Pitfall: Why It Doesn't Fit Tokenized Securities and RWA Compliance

Discover why ERC-20's permissionless nature is a liability for Real World Assets (RWA) and how ERC-3643 enables institutional compliance on public blockchains.

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Building RWA Protocols on EVM: ERC-3643, ERC-7540 Vaults, and the SPV Synchronization Problem
DeFi Protocol AnalysisDec 12, 2025·9 min

Building RWA Protocols on EVM: ERC-3643, ERC-7540 Vaults, and the SPV Synchronization Problem

Master Real World Asset tokenization: implement ERC-3643 compliance, ERC-7540 async vaults, and secure SPV architecture. Technical guide for developers building RWA protocols.

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Uniswap V3 Explained: Concentrated Liquidity, Tick Math & Security Risks
DeFi Protocol AnalysisDec 4, 2025·16 min

Uniswap V3 Explained: Concentrated Liquidity, Tick Math & Security Risks

Uniswap V3 explained for developers. Learn concentrated liquidity, tick math, JIT liquidity, oracle manipulation, and the security checklist for safe integrations and forks.

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Uniswap V2 Security: Fork Safely & Avoid Costly Bugs
DeFi Protocol AnalysisNov 18, 2025·15 min

Uniswap V2 Security: Fork Safely & Avoid Costly Bugs

Don’t fork Uniswap V2 blind. ERC20 pool architecture, TWAP oracle manipulation risks, flash swap exploits, and 7 security pitfalls that cost forks millions.

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Uniswap V1: How the First AMM Worked (& Its Flaws)
DeFi Protocol AnalysisOct 27, 2025·11 min

Uniswap V1: How the First AMM Worked (& Its Flaws)

How Uniswap V1 invented the AMM: x*y=k invariant, ETH-only pools, and the price manipulation gaps that V2 had to fix. Security-first code analysis.

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