What Is Account Abstraction & Why Is It Important?
Account abstraction aims is to abstract away the distinction between externally owned accounts (EOAs) and smart contracts. The idea of account abstraction is to enable smart contracts to control funds directly, rather than having to be called by external accounts to make changes to the blockchain state. This can lead to more flexibility in how […]
Top Industry Leading Smart Contract Auditing Tools
Smart contracts are the backbone of the blockchain ecosystem, powering decentralized applications (DApps) and handling transactions worth millions of dollars. However, with their immense power comes significant vulnerability. Code errors, logic flaws, and security breaches in smart contracts can result in devastating financial losses and irreparable reputational damage. In 2023 alone, Web3 businesses lost nearly […]
BRC-20 and Ordinals: Putting NFTs on Bitcoin
The world of blockchain technology is constantly evolving, with the “recent but not so recent” introduction of BRC20 tokens and Ordinals and their relationship with Bitcoin generating significant interest and debate. Grasping these concepts and how they integrate is key for those looking to navigate this shifting terrain. Bitcoin: The Backbone Bitcoin stands as […]
EIP 6963 & the future of Ethereum Wallets
EIP-6963 is going to be a game changer in the user’s experience of interacting with DApps and it will allow new players to come into the wallet space and have a fair chance of competing with other wallets.
Non-Fungible Token (NFT) Explained: A Security Perspective
The peculiarity of the enormous bids surrounding NFTs brings forward several questions about these digital assets. Is there a reason why people are willing to spend thousands of dollars worth of funds for them? What is the technology behind NFTs that ensures their originality? And most importantly, what security risks should I be aware of before I set out to purchase one? Understanding the answers to these common questions is becoming more and more essential as NFTs continue to be a valuable part of the spaces we operate in.
Revisiting Ethereum Classic in Light of the London Hard Fork
The successful upgrade of the London Hard Fork is a big difference from the fork leading to Ethereum Classic that took place back in 2016. However, despite their divergence, both are milestones in the Ethereum world- guaranteed to have lasting impacts on the blockchain as we know it. Read more to find out the circumstances surrounding each hard fork and the role they may play in shaping Ethereum’s future.
Balancing Transparency and Privacy in Ethereum
In Blockchain, achieving privacy and anonymity has been quite a quest. We discussed another approach put forward by Vitalik before. In this article, let’s have a look at Ethereum and how it strives to address this idea. Ethereum, the pioneering smart contract platform, has revolutionized how we interact with value and data. However, a fundamental […]
Stablecoins: Riskless Investment or Financial Fraud?
On the surface, stablecoins sound like a dream come true for crypto investors. However, digging a little deeper raises several questions about their backing. At the end of the day, can the companies selling them even be trusted?
The Big Fuzz Theory: The Dark Fuzz Rises
Learn how Fuzz Driven Development (FDD) transforms software testing by assisting programmers and testers in overcoming prejudices for improved code quality, security, and performance.
The Big Fuzz Theory: Multiverse Of Fuzz Madness
This blog explores the fascinating world of fuzz testing methodologies and frameworks. We delve into stateless and stateful fuzzing. Bounded Model Checking (BMC) is introduced as a technique to verify systems against predefined specifications. Additionally, we discuss the essence of End-to-End (E2E) testing, combining structured scenarios with fuzz testing’s unpredictability. Lastly, we compare renowned fuzzing tools, Echidna and Foundry, highlighting their unique features and differences.
