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Hacken x Extractor Q3 2024 Web3 Security Report
Discover how much was lost and, more importantly, how to protect digital assets in the latest research by Hacken and Extractor.
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Liquidity Pools Explained: How They Work, Key Risks & Security Measures
Liquidity pools are the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi), powering everything from token swaps to lending protocols. It’s the technology behind billions of dollars traded on blockchains. Understanding the fundamentals behind liquidity pools and decentralized exchanges (DEXs) is crucial for anyone in the space to understand the essence of
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Protocol and Tokenomics Audit of PhronAI's AI-Powered Layer 0 / Layer 1 Blockchain
Explore our in-depth case study on PhronAI, an AI-powered Layer-0 blockchain leading the way in decentralized AI integration. Learn how Hacken’s audit helped ensure the security and efficiency of their protocol and tokenomics model.
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Proof of Reserves Explained: From Key Mechanics To Verification
Proof of Reserves is a verification method that allows cryptocurrency exchanges and other custodial services to publicly show that they hold sufficient assets to cover all user deposits. Learn more with Hacken.
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Introducing DualDefense: Our New Approach To Blockchain Security
Announcing DualDefense—a new service bundle that merges Hacken’s professional audits with HackenProof’s crowdsourced security assessments.
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Ethical Hacking In Action: How To Steal $1.1M From A DeFi Smart Contract
A case study of ethical hacking detailing how Hacken's L1 Researcher and Auditor, Bartosz Barwikowski, uncovered a deeply hidden bug in Weft Finance's smart contract, exploited it to extract $1.1 million in assets (on a mainnet ledger copy) and ultimately helped secure the platform, leading him to c
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Inside Lazarus Group: Analyzing North Korea's Most Infamous Crypto Hacks
Who is Lazarus? Discover how North Korea's hacking group uses every malicious tactic to steal your digital assets.
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Securing RWAs: Smart Contract Audits For re.al, Tangible And Pearl
Securing RWAs: Hacken Completes Audits for re.al, Tangible, and Pearl. Read more in this case study.
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Honeypot Crypto Scam Techniques Explained: A Comprehensive Guide
The blockchain world faces numerous security threats that emerge at an alarming rate and adapt to new and evolving environments. Among these, the honeypot scam is a particularly popular form of fraud. In February 2024, a single cybercriminal executed multiple honeypot scams, successfully stealing approximately $3.2 million from victims.
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Hacken Celebrates 7 Years: Message from CEO, CTF Challenge, Flash Pools Unveiled
A Message from CEO, Dyma Budorin Dear Hacken Friends, Today, we celebrate a momentous occasion – Hacken's 7th anniversary. Not many in the crypto space achieve this longevity, but Hacken has not just grown as a company; we have been a major player in making Web3 safer. In 2017,
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Lightning Network: Everything You Need To Know
Ever since the existence of Bitcoin, a digital innovation world has been enabled, and digital currencies and technological solutions have appeared based on decentralized and peer-to-peer principles. Bitcoin was envisioned for use in payments, but as it grew, issues about scalability also increased to a large extent. Scalability issues in
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Telos Signs MOU with Hacken For Enhancing Real-Time Security
Hacken and the Telos Foundation are excited to announce a collaboration to elevate security standards within the Telos blockchain ecosystem. This collaboration, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), leverages Hacken’s advanced Extractor monitoring system to provide real-time security for Telos EVM. UPDATE: Extractor Integration Progress As part of