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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 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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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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Meet the Authors: Ed Zulkoski

Ed holds a Ph.D in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. His research there was primarily in SAT/SMT solvers and formal verification technologies, with a focus on understanding what makes SAT formulas hard or easy for solvers. Before joining Quantstamp, he worked at Microsoft Research.

May 29, 2019
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What is a Smart Contract Audit?

Blockchain technology is promising to revolutionize entire industries, but hacks and exploits of popular blockchain applications threaten to undermine it before it even takes off. Isn’t blockchain supposed to be secure? It’s not that simple.

May 23, 2019
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Meet the Authors: Kacper Bąk

Kacper holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo for his work on modeling and analysis of software product lines. Before coming to Quantstamp, he worked at MathWorks (maker of MATLAB), Opera, and Samsung.

May 23, 2019
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Quantstamp Audits Lockdrop for Polkadot’s First Smart Contract Platform: Edgeware

Quantstamp recently audited Edgeware's lockdrop contract. Edgware is the first smart contract platform which plans to integrate with Polkadot, a blockchain interoperability platform. Built as a parachain of Polkadot, Edgeware is a WebAssembly (Wasm) runtime, high-performance, self-upgrading smart contract platform with on-chain governance. As an infrastructure project, Edgeware aims to address many of the shortcomings facing blockchain technology, including governance hurdles, developer accessibility, and token distribution challenges.

May 21, 2019
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DeFi’s Composability: More Possibility, More Risk

DeFi’s Composability: More Possibility, More Risk

DeFi is only possible thanks to smart contract technology. However, their very nature means that smart contracts are irreversible and immutable after deployment.

Quantstamp Labs
July 15, 2021
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Quantstamp Germany has Launched and We're Hiring

Quantstamp Germany has Launched and We're Hiring

We interview our employees so you can find out what it’s like to work at Quantstamp and encourage you to apply.

Quantstamp Announcements
July 12, 2021
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Quantstamp Sponsors DLT Talents Mentoring Program

Quantstamp Sponsors DLT Talents Mentoring Program

Quantstamp is pleased to sponsor the current cohort of DLT Talents, an 18-week mentoring program to empower female talent for leadership in the blockchain space.

Quantstamp Announcements
June 29, 2021
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How to Read an Audit Report

How to Read an Audit Report

Learn how to interpret the results of a Quantstamp audit.

Quantstamp Announcements
June 22, 2021
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Quantstamp Audits ICHI's oneToken Repository

Quantstamp Audits ICHI's oneToken Repository

We audited ICHI's oneToken repository at commit 09fca74 and 11c210e.

Quantstamp Announcements
June 11, 2021
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The Rise of Risk-Hedging DeFi Protocols

The Rise of Risk-Hedging DeFi Protocols

Until recently, DeFi's variable interest rates made it challenging to manage risk exposure. Risk tranching and fixed-yield products are changing this, giving investors opportunities tailored to their risk tolerance. Meet some of the innovative protocols leading the charge.

Quantstamp Labs
June 9, 2021