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What is a Re-Entrancy Attack?

Computer scientists say that a procedure is re-entrant if its execution can be interrupted in the middle, initiated over (re-entered), and both runs can complete without any errors in execution. In the context of Ethereum smart contracts, re-entrancy can lead to serious vulnerabilities.

August 19, 2019
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Open Sourcing Our Bounty Protocol

We are open sourcing the code for our Bounty Protocol. A bounty protocol is a marketplace for developers to identify bugs in smart contracts that automation cannot detect. The Bounty Protocol has the potential to leverage software engineering talent from around the world to add an essential layer of infrastructure for blockchain security.

August 13, 2019
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Quantstamp Announcements

Quantstamp Secures Binance's First Stablecoin

Quantstamp, a Y Combinator-backed blockchain security company, recently completed the audit of leading global cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s GBP-backed stablecoin, Binance GBP (BGBP). The BGBP token joins other stablecoins in the market including Coinbase’s USDC, Facebook’s Libra, MakerDAO’s Dai, and Bitfinex’s Tether, and is one of the first major stablecoins to be pegged to the British pound.

July 23, 2019
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Quantstamp Audits Ampleforth, a Digital-Asset-Protocol for Smart Commodity-Money

Quantstamp recently completed an audit of Ampleforth, a digital-asset-protocol for smart commodity-money and the first IEO on Tokinex (Ethfinex/Bitfinex IEO platform).

July 17, 2019
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Economics of the Quantstamp Security Network

This post will explain the economics behind how the Quantstamp Security Network currently is designed so we can understand how node operators can earn QSP and how much smart contract scans cost for users. The two major influences to the economics of the Quantstamp Security Network are the price floor, and supply and demand.

July 11, 2019
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Quantstamp Announcements

Quantstamp Audits Kakao's Blockchain Platform Klaytn

Quantstamp, a Y Combinator-backed blockchain security company, has completed its audit of smart contracts for Klaytn, the blockchain platform created by Kakao, the operator of South Korea’s dominant messaging platform KakaoTalk. Built by GroundX, a Kakao subsidiary, Klaytn is a business-centric blockchain platform designed for mass adoption.

July 9, 2019
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Quantstamp Announcements

Quantstamp Joins Alliance Unveiling First Social Impact Stablecoin on Binance

Quantstamp is proud to announce that we are contributing to the Binance Charity Foundation’s Pink Care Token Project, which aims to increase opportunities for women in underdeveloped countries by providing them with feminine care products.

July 4, 2019
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The Quantstamp Security Network V2 is Now Live on Ethereum Mainnet

Our latest release features an enhanced user experience and is designed to allow individuals to run a node without needing to be whitelisted by Quantstamp.

June 20, 2019
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Quantstamp Announcements

Fundamentals of Smart Contract Security Released

Fundamentals of Smart Contract Security, the world’s first book dedicated to the subject of the security of blockchain applications, has been released. The book is written by smart contract security experts at Quantstamp.

June 13, 2019
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The Protocols Bringing Derivatives to DeFi

The Protocols Bringing Derivatives to DeFi

Derivatives are a crucial part of a mature financial system. In DeFi, brokers aren't required and settlement happens on-chain. Making these financial tools accessible to a global, decentralized community could unlock new levels of innovation and explosive growth this year. Learn about some of the cutting-edge protocols bringing derivatives to DeFi.

Quantstamp Labs
May 25, 2021
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MEV, Ethereum's Dark Forest, and KeeperDAO

MEV, Ethereum's Dark Forest, and KeeperDAO

KeeperDAO was created to navigate Ethereum’s dark forest and incentivize cooperation over competition.

Quantstamp Labs
May 5, 2021
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NFTs and Scaling Solutions Fuel Blockchain Gaming Growth

NFTs and Scaling Solutions Fuel Blockchain Gaming Growth

As NFTs unlock true digital ownership for players, Ethereum scaling solutions are setting the stage for major growth. From earn about some of the players leading the charge.

Quantstamp Labs
May 5, 2021
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Why does NFT art have value?

Why does NFT art have value?

The recent explosion in interest of NFTs by predominantly new adopters of blockchain begs the question, why? What value beyond price drives new users?

Quantstamp Labs
April 19, 2021
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Quantstamp Secures BitGo’s Ethereum Multisignature Wallets

Quantstamp Secures BitGo’s Ethereum Multisignature Wallets

BitGo’s services allow institutions to confidently acquire, manage, and earn yield on digital assets.

Quantstamp Announcements
March 24, 2021
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Index Funds Are Bringing Liquidity to NFTs

Index Funds Are Bringing Liquidity to NFTs

While NFTs are a hot topic, their non-fungible nature means they aren't easily transferable, and their value can be difficult to determine. Until now. Learn how NFT index funds are unlocking liquidity, accessibility, and sustainable options for NFT owners.

Quantstamp Labs
March 24, 2021