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Quantstamp Secures and Protects DAI Backstop Syndicate

DeFi community rallies to fill a shortfall forming the DAI Backstop Syndicate, protecting the DAI. Quantstamp provides smart contract coverage warranty via Chainproof while helping to secure the software with support from Maker.

April 8, 2020
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Quantstamp Joins the #CryptoAgainstCOVID Alliance

Quantstamp is proud to announce that we are contributing to the Binance Charity Project, Crypto Against COVID. Donations made through this global campaign will be used to purchase medical equipment and supplies that will be distributed throughout countries that are currently most heavily impacted by the virus.

April 6, 2020
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Quantstamp Joins MyID Alliance

Quantstamp is proud to join the MyID Alliance, a Digital ID initiative by ICONLOOP. As the world moves towards more online and less face-to-face interactions, Digital ID will be a key enabling technology. 

March 31, 2020
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Market Dynamics of the 1st bZx Hack: Flash Loans and the Insolvent Loan

In this series, we describe the market dynamics of the 1st bZx attack so we can avoid attacks with market manipulation components in the future.

March 24, 2020
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Top 3 DeFi Trends

This post discusses how flash loans, zaps, and DeFi aggregators are leveraging composability in order to simplify the user experience and ultimately make DeFi markets hyper-efficient.

March 13, 2020
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Bringing Bitcoin to DeFi

DeFi is blockchain’s first killer app, with assets locked up approaching $1 billion USD. But one major asset is missing: Bitcoin. Bitcoin is not only the first crypto asset, but the largest - with over $168 billion USD of Bitcoin in circulation it has deep pools of liquidity. It is one of the least volatile cryptocurrencies and has a large network of fiat on and off ramps. All these properties make it a great crypto-collateral. We think Bitcoin has the potential to transform the DeFi landscape as the most widespread and liquid asset available today.

March 11, 2020
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DeFi’s Double-Edged Sword

Composability allows for DeFi projects to leverage one another to create powerful new functionality. However this composability also introduces more risk. These issues have existed for a while, but have been made easier to exploit through the introduction of flash loans. While flash loans themselves do not introduce new vulnerabilities, they level the playing field for attacks which previously required large amounts of capital. 

March 4, 2020
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10 Quick and Dirty Facts about the bZx Hacks

Quantstamp provides readers with insightful information concerning the bZx hacks.

February 27, 2020
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Quantstamp is attending ETHDenver along with Colorado Governor

Quantstamp is proud to be a Cypher sponsor of ETHDenver. This will also mark the third time we participate in the hackathon (we have attended the event every time!).

February 10, 2020
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DeFi Protection: Compensating Users For DeFi Losses

DeFi Protection: Compensating Users For DeFi Losses

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October 19, 2023
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Partnering with Toku to Enhance Web3 Security & Payroll Practices

Partnering with Toku to Enhance Web3 Security & Payroll Practices

Quantstamp is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Toku, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to web3 security and compliance.

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September 29, 2023
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Towards SATisfactory Web3 Software Engineering

Towards SATisfactory Web3 Software Engineering

In web3, traditional methods of bug detection and code verification fall short. Learn how lightweight formal methods can offer a practical approach to identifying and fixing bugs in dApp code.

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July 3, 2023
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Quantstamp x Hypernative Partner to Enhance Web3 Security

Quantstamp x Hypernative Partner to Enhance Web3 Security

Quantstamp and Hypernative are excited to announce a partnership that marks a major milestone in bolstering security within the fast-moving web3 ecosystem.

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June 5, 2023
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The Regens Building a More Sustainable Future

The Regens Building a More Sustainable Future

From infrastructure to gamification, meet some of the movers and shakers of ReFi that are making things happen behind the scenes.

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March 28, 2023
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Quantstamp Receives Multiple Layer 2 Community Grants from Ethereum Foundation

Quantstamp Receives Multiple Layer 2 Community Grants from Ethereum Foundation

Learn more about the grants Quantstamp has received from the Ethereum Foundation in the Cybersecurity, Data Analysis, and Data Visualization categories.

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March 27, 2023