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Agentic DeFi security: when AI agents control treasury, trading, and liquidations
AI securityJun 1

Agentic DeFi security: when AI agents control treasury, trading, and liquidations

21 min read
When AI controls DeFi vaults, prompt injection becomes remote code execution
AI securityMar 25

When AI controls DeFi vaults, prompt injection becomes remote code execution

16 min read
MiCA Forces DeFi to Choose: Comply in 6 Months or Exit the EU Market
IndustryFeb 21

MiCA Forces DeFi to Choose: Comply in 6 Months or Exit the EU Market

12 min read
Moving Averages in DeFi: Security Vulnerabilities and Attack Prevention
DeFi analysisFeb 10

Moving Averages in DeFi: Security Vulnerabilities and Attack Prevention

14 min read
Why Audited DeFi Protocols Retain More TVL: The Trust Architecture Model
Smart contractsDec 20, 2025

Why Audited DeFi Protocols Retain More TVL: The Trust Architecture Model

8 min read
The Weakest Link in DeFi Isn't the Smart Contract — It's the Web App
AI securityFeb 28

The Weakest Link in DeFi Isn't the Smart Contract — It's the Web App

15 min read
When Web2 Infrastructure Breaks DeFi: The Hidden Attack Surface
AI securityFeb 16

When Web2 Infrastructure Breaks DeFi: The Hidden Attack Surface

13 min read
Divide and Conquer Auditing: Breaking Down Uniswap V2 to Find Critical DeFi Bugs
Audit opsDec 9, 2025

Divide and Conquer Auditing: Breaking Down Uniswap V2 to Find Critical DeFi Bugs

13 min read
Smart Contract Audit Cost in 2026, Exact Pricing for Tokens, DeFi, and Bridges
Audit opsJan 2026 · Updated May 2026

Smart Contract Audit Cost in 2026, Exact Pricing for Tokens, DeFi, and Bridges

11 min read
Oracle manipulation in DeFi: how price feeds become attack vectors
Attack vectorsMar 18

Oracle manipulation in DeFi: how price feeds become attack vectors

12 min read
Balancer Security Analysis: Critical Architecture Risks
DeFi analysisOct 17, 2025

Balancer Security Analysis: Critical Architecture Risks

14 min read
What Is Curve Finance? StableSwap, crvUSD, Risks, and Security
DeFi analysisOct 10, 2025

What Is Curve Finance? StableSwap, crvUSD, Risks, and Security

38 min read
Who is Zealynx? Why DeFi teams choose our top-tier smart contract audits
NewsSep 2025 · Updated Apr 2026

Who is Zealynx? Why DeFi teams choose our top-tier smart contract audits

7 min read
AI Agent Approval Bypass: Audit Checks
AI securityMay 13

AI Agent Approval Bypass: Audit Checks

12 min read
AI trading bot security: 5 critical attack vectors in DeFi
AI securityMar 30

AI trading bot security: 5 critical attack vectors in DeFi

21 min read
Are Crypto Payments with CrossFi's Visa Card Safe?
IndustryDec 19, 2025

Are Crypto Payments with CrossFi's Visa Card Safe?

9 min read
Long-Lived Agents: Delayed Execution Risk
AI securityMay 27

Long-Lived Agents: Delayed Execution Risk

14 min read
AI Agent Outbound Authority: Audit Checks
AI securityMay 20

AI Agent Outbound Authority: Audit Checks

13 min read
When to audit a smart contract: The 2026 security timeline
Audit opsApr 27

When to audit a smart contract: The 2026 security timeline

26 min read
EthCC[9] in Cannes: Which Security Tracks Actually Matter for Protocol Teams
IndustryMar 11

EthCC[9] in Cannes: Which Security Tracks Actually Matter for Protocol Teams

14 min read
Why TypeScript Audits Are Critical for Web3 Security & DeFi dApp Protection
AI securitySep 10, 2025

Why TypeScript Audits Are Critical for Web3 Security & DeFi dApp Protection

5 min read
Top DEX Security Analysis: AMM Vulnerabilities Exposed
DeFi analysisOct 2, 2025

Top DEX Security Analysis: AMM Vulnerabilities Exposed

AMM Security Deep Dive · Part 2 of 2
DeFi Audit Process 2026: Secure Code with AI Tools
Audit opsSep 15, 2025

DeFi Audit Process 2026: Secure Code with AI Tools

8 min read
How to protect your DeFi protocol from MEV: A full-stack defense guide
Attack vectorsMar 16

How to protect your DeFi protocol from MEV: A full-stack defense guide

12 min read
Uniswap V2 Security: Fork Safely & Avoid Costly Bugs
DeFi analysisNov 18, 2025

Uniswap V2 Security: Fork Safely & Avoid Costly Bugs

15 min read
Yearn vault security: V2 vs V3 architecture, exploits, and defense patterns
DeFi analysisApr 20

Yearn vault security: V2 vs V3 architecture, exploits, and defense patterns

16 min read
How to Start Your First Uniswap V4 Hook: Essentials, Libraries, and Risks
DeFi analysisFeb 19

How to Start Your First Uniswap V4 Hook: Essentials, Libraries, and Risks

13 min read
Implement Uniswap v4 swaps & avoid critical mistakes
DeFi analysisFeb 2

Implement Uniswap v4 swaps & avoid critical mistakes

13 min read
Bridge Security Checklist: 100+ Critical Exploit Checks
Smart contractsJan 26

Bridge Security Checklist: 100+ Critical Exploit Checks

21 min read
Uniswap V1: How the First AMM Worked (& Its Flaws)
DeFi analysisOct 27, 2025

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

11 min read
The Web2 blind spot: Why audited smart contracts get hacked
AI securityMay 22

The Web2 blind spot: Why audited smart contracts get hacked

27 min read
AMM Security Foundations: Master DeFi Trading Risks
DeFi analysisSep 22, 2025

AMM Security Foundations: Master DeFi Trading Risks

AMM Security Deep Dive · Part 1 of 2
HyperCore vs HyperEVM: How Hyperliquid Architecture Works
DeFi analysisJan 2026 · Updated Sep 2026

HyperCore vs HyperEVM: How Hyperliquid Architecture Works

19 min read
2025 DeFi Hacks: $3.4B Exploit Lessons You Must Know
IndustryJan 10

2025 DeFi Hacks: $3.4B Exploit Lessons You Must Know

8 min read
Why Fuzz Testing Catches Bugs That Unit Tests Miss: Foundry Invariant Testing for DeFi
Smart contractsApr 17, 2024

Why Fuzz Testing Catches Bugs That Unit Tests Miss: Foundry Invariant Testing for DeFi

11 min read
Uniswap V2 Router Explained — addLiquidity Line by Line
DeFi analysisOct 16, 2023

Uniswap V2 Router Explained — addLiquidity Line by Line

10 min read
Post-audit security: why the audit is a commit hash, not a security posture
Audit opsApr 22

Post-audit security: why the audit is a commit hash, not a security posture

21 min read
DAO governance attacks: how flash loans and vote manipulation drain treasuries
Attack vectorsMar 23

DAO governance attacks: how flash loans and vote manipulation drain treasuries

21 min read
Uniswap’s Q64.96 Explained: Essential Security Tips for Hook Developers
DeFi analysisJan 30

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

11 min read
Audit vs DeFi Insurance: Which Secures Your Protocol Better?
Audit opsJan 15

Audit vs DeFi Insurance: Which Secures Your Protocol Better?

10 min read
The ERC‑20 Pitfall: Why It Doesn't Fit Tokenized Securities and RWA Compliance
DeFi analysisDec 18, 2025

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

8 min read
Liquity Protocol — DeFi Protocol Explained from Its Smart Contracts (Part 1)
DeFi analysisApr 2023 · Updated Dec 2023

Liquity Protocol — DeFi Protocol Explained from Its Smart Contracts (Part 1)

Liquity Protocol · Part 1 of 2
How to Build Compound V2 From Scratch (18 Sections, Line by Line)
DeFi analysisMay 28

How to Build Compound V2 From Scratch (18 Sections, Line by Line)

13 min read
Supply Chain Attacks in Web3 — From NPM to Protocol Exploits
AI securityMay 6

Supply Chain Attacks in Web3 — From NPM to Protocol Exploits

12 min read
Flash loan attacks: anatomy of nine-figure DeFi exploits
Attack vectorsApr 29

Flash loan attacks: anatomy of nine-figure DeFi exploits

37 min read
Fuzzing + Formal Verification: Two Layers That Catch What Manual Audits Miss
Smart contractsFeb 21, 2024

Fuzzing + Formal Verification: Two Layers That Catch What Manual Audits Miss

16 min read
Liquity Protocol — Stability Pool, Liquidations & Redemptions (Part 2)
DeFi analysisMay 2023 · Updated Dec 2023

Liquity Protocol — Stability Pool, Liquidations & Redemptions (Part 2)

Liquity Protocol · Part 2 of 2
Auditing AI Trading Bots: Security Framework
AI securityJul 7

Auditing AI Trading Bots: Security Framework

16 min read