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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
Smart Contract Upgradeability: UUPS vs Transparent vs Beacon
Smart contractsJan 29

Smart Contract Upgradeability: UUPS vs Transparent vs Beacon

19 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
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
Smart Contract Audit ROI: Investor Due Diligence Guide
Audit opsDec 30, 2025

Smart Contract Audit ROI: Investor Due Diligence Guide

9 min read
OWASP Smart Contract Top 10 2026: changes and audit guide
IndustryMay 4

OWASP Smart Contract Top 10 2026: changes and audit guide

29 min read
Beyond Static Checklists: A Defense‑in‑Depth Workflow for Smarter Smart Contract Audits
Audit opsFeb 17

Beyond Static Checklists: A Defense‑in‑Depth Workflow for Smarter Smart Contract Audits

8 min read
Solidity Smart Contract Audit 2026: Pricing, AI & Readiness Manifesto
Audit opsFeb 4

Solidity Smart Contract Audit 2026: Pricing, AI & Readiness Manifesto

9 min read
The Pre-Audit Checklist: How to Save 30% on Your Smart Contract Audit
Audit opsDec 16, 2025

The Pre-Audit Checklist: How to Save 30% on Your Smart Contract Audit

8 min read
How to Scope a Smart Contract Audit: What Auditors Need
Audit opsApr 23

How to Scope a Smart Contract Audit: What Auditors Need

23 min read
Can’t Afford a Smart Contract Audit? 7 Options | Zealynx
Audit opsJul 2026 · Updated Oct 2026

Can’t Afford a Smart Contract Audit? 7 Options | Zealynx

10 min read
What Happens During a Smart Contract Audit: Week-by-Week Process
Audit opsMay 25

What Happens During a Smart Contract Audit: Week-by-Week Process

18 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
When LLMs Sign Transactions: AI-Driven Smart Contract Threat Model
AI securityJul 10

When LLMs Sign Transactions: AI-Driven Smart Contract Threat Model

15 min read
Why a Smart Contract Audit Firm Built a Free Beginner Web3 Course
NewsJul 1

Why a Smart Contract Audit Firm Built a Free Beginner Web3 Course

16 min read
Smart Contract Audit Readiness for MiCA: What Your Codebase Needs Before You Apply
IndustryFeb 27

Smart Contract Audit Readiness for MiCA: What Your Codebase Needs Before You Apply

10 min read
How Smart Contract Audits Boost Gas Savings and Market Cap: Real ROI Insights
Audit opsDec 26, 2025

How Smart Contract Audits Boost Gas Savings and Market Cap: Real ROI Insights

7 min read
EIP-7702 Security: 5 Delegate Contract Bugs and the Fix for Each
Smart contractsOct 25

EIP-7702 Security: 5 Delegate Contract Bugs and the Fix for Each

18 min read
GENIUS Act Stablecoin Security: 5 Things Your Contract Must Get Right
Smart contractsOct 19

GENIUS Act Stablecoin Security: 5 Things Your Contract Must Get Right

16 min read
How to Prevent Front-Running in ERC20 Smart Contracts
Attack vectorsMay 21, 2024

How to Prevent Front-Running in ERC20 Smart Contracts

11 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
Real-Life Denial of Service Attacks on Smart Contracts
Attack vectorsApr 26, 2023

Real-Life Denial of Service Attacks on Smart Contracts

10 min read
When Every Check Passes but a Protocol Is Underbacked
ResearchSep 1

When Every Check Passes but a Protocol Is Underbacked

20 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
GameFi Security Checklist: 55+ Critical P2E Exploit Checks
Smart contractsFeb 14

GameFi Security Checklist: 55+ Critical P2E Exploit Checks

20 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
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
Auditing a Live Protocol: Lessons from the Juicebox Buyback Delegate Security Review
DeFi analysisMay 2023 · Updated Dec 2023

Auditing a Live Protocol: Lessons from the Juicebox Buyback Delegate Security Review

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

Bridge Security Checklist: 100+ Critical Exploit Checks

21 min read
Move vs. Rust vs. Solidity: The Ultimate L1 Blockchain Security Comparison (2026)
Smart contractsJan 23

Move vs. Rust vs. Solidity: The Ultimate L1 Blockchain Security Comparison (2026)

12 min read
Base OP Stack Security Audit: 29 Checks EVM Equivalence Hides
Smart contractsApr 13

Base OP Stack Security Audit: 29 Checks EVM Equivalence Hides

23 min read
ERC-4337 Smart Accounts: Six Failure Modes We're Already Seeing in Audits
Smart contractsMar 12

ERC-4337 Smart Accounts: Six Failure Modes We're Already Seeing in Audits

14 min read
MiCA Regulation & Security: What Every Crypto Founder Needs to Know
IndustryFeb 5

MiCA Regulation & Security: What Every Crypto Founder Needs to Know

12 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
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
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
EIP-7702 wallet security: what auditors check after Pectra
Smart contractsMay 18

EIP-7702 wallet security: what auditors check after Pectra

26 min read
Solana Audit Guide 2026: Firedancer, Token-2022, and Localized DoS
Smart contractsFeb 2026 · Updated May 2026

Solana Audit Guide 2026: Firedancer, Token-2022, and Localized DoS

9 min read
Hyperliquid Security Checklist for Builders: HyperBFT, HyperCore, HyperEVM Risks Before Mainnet
Smart contractsMay 20

Hyperliquid Security Checklist for Builders: HyperBFT, HyperCore, HyperEVM Risks Before Mainnet

13 min read
Hyperliquid Security Checklist for Builders: HyperBFT, HyperCore, HyperEVM
Smart contractsMay 20

Hyperliquid Security Checklist for Builders: HyperBFT, HyperCore, HyperEVM

13 min read
Layer 2 security under the hood: proof systems, upgrade keys, and what actually protects your funds
Smart contractsApr 9

Layer 2 security under the hood: proof systems, upgrade keys, and what actually protects your funds

17 min read
From EVM to SVM: A senior security researcher's guide to Solana in 2026
Smart contractsFeb 20

From EVM to SVM: A senior security researcher's guide to Solana in 2026

11 min read
Proxy Security Checklist: 33 Critical Upgradeability Checks
Smart contractsFeb 12

Proxy Security Checklist: 33 Critical Upgradeability Checks

22 min read
Solana Security Checklist: 45 Anchor and Native Program Audit Checks
Smart contractsJan 28

Solana Security Checklist: 45 Anchor and Native Program Audit Checks

17 min read
Solana GambleFi Security: Why VRF and Zero-Edge Models Replace Casino Black Boxes
Smart contractsJan 20

Solana GambleFi Security: Why VRF and Zero-Edge Models Replace Casino Black Boxes

9 min read
ERC-1400 Explained: Security Token Standard for RWA
Smart contractsJan 5

ERC-1400 Explained: Security Token Standard for RWA

9 min read
Uniswap V3 Explained: Concentrated Liquidity, Tick Math & Security Risks
DeFi analysisDec 2025 · Updated Apr 2026

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

16 min read
Inline Assembly Gas Tricks: Hashing, Loops & Storage Writes That Save 30%+ in Solidity
Smart contractsApr 23, 2023

Inline Assembly Gas Tricks: Hashing, Loops & Storage Writes That Save 30%+ in Solidity

5 min read