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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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Breaking Bad Contracts - Ethereum Gas Updates

The recent Istanbul hard fork in December affected some important smart contracts deployed on Ethereum mainnet. Thankfully, major projects such as Kyber were prepared and migrated to new contracts before the fork, but many developers are still unaware of the impact the Istanbul hard fork may have on both smart contract development and previously deployed contracts.

January 28, 2020
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OmiseGO Advances Plasma with its Latest Implementation

OmiseGO's More Viable Plasma added features to plasma designed to enhance user experience.

January 27, 2020
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The New Rockstars Building the Future of DeFi

Maker set the foundation for the DeFi ecosystem by creating DAI, but their impact does not end there. They facilitating the success of future DeFi rockstars and Quantstamp is providing the security.

January 10, 2020
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2019 Year in Review

2019 was a great year for Quantstamp. We released a book on smart contract security, helped push forward the DeFi movement through some key audits, launched our Bounty Protocol, expanded our presence into new markets, and more.

January 9, 2020
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Smart Contract Security Alliance Adds Fujitsu R&D Center to Its Membership

Smart Contract Security Alliance Adds Fujitsu R&D Center to Its Membership

The Smart Contract Security Alliance, a collaboration of industry leaders that recommend security standards and guidelines for the blockchain industry, adds Fujitsu R&D Center Co., Ltd. to its membership. Fujitsu R&D Center, a China-based Fujitsu group company, is the first research and development institution with independent legal status in China. Established in 1935, Fujitsu Limited is Japan’s top IT services provider, and is also a leader in the development of Hyperledger.

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March 22, 2019
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Quantstamp Auditing Blockchain-based Social Crowdfunding Platform Financie

Quantstamp Auditing Blockchain-based Social Crowdfunding Platform Financie

We’re pleased to announce that we are performing a security audit of Financie, a blockchain-based social crowdfunding platform developed by Financie, Inc. Financie is a Distributed Application which allows for new forms of interaction between people wishing to raise funds, such as eSports players, video streamers, artists, or individuals with a dream they want to realize, and their fans or supporters.

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March 22, 2019
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Quantstamp Expands to Japan with Investment from Nomura Holdings and Digital Garage

Quantstamp Expands to Japan with Investment from Nomura Holdings and Digital Garage

Quantstamp, a Y Combinator-backed smart contract security company, is proud to announce it is establishing a limited liability company, Quantstamp Japan GK, to assist Japanese startups and enterprises in using secure blockchain technology.

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February 27, 2019
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Quantstamp Secures Crypto.com Chain to Drive Faster and Easier Cryptocurrency Payments

Quantstamp Secures Crypto.com Chain to Drive Faster and Easier Cryptocurrency Payments

Quantstamp, a Y-combinator backed smart contract security company, is proud to announce we’ve completed an audit of the Crypto.com Chain.

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November 20, 2018
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Quantstamp Enhances Security of ETHDenver’s Ephemeral Economy

Quantstamp Enhances Security of ETHDenver’s Ephemeral Economy

Quantstamp, a blockchain security company, assisted MakerDAO, Austin Griffith, and Brian Ethier in auditing the buffiDai token which will be used at ETHDenver 2019.

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November 20, 2018
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2018 Year in Review

2018 Year in Review

2018 was an incredible year for Quantstamp. In our continued work towards the mainstream adoption of smart contracts, we’ve definitely hit a number of exciting milestones along the way.

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November 20, 2018