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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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Quantstamp 2023 Web3 Security Year In Review

Quantstamp 2023 Web3 Security Year In Review

As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on this year’s biggest hacks, root causes, and noteworthy trends.

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January 8, 2024
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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