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How to Be an ETH 2.0 Validator on the Topaz Testnet

The Topaz Testnet is a public Ethereum 2.0 testnet created by Prysmatic Labs. It is a testnet version of Ethereum 2.0 Phase 0 which is planned to launch on mainnet later this year. Anyone can participate in the Topaz Testnet as a validator, and this article will walk you through the process.

May 28, 2020
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Smart Contract Audit Cost

Quantstamp conducted over 120 audits and secured 2 billion USD worth of digital assets since we were founded in 2017. The purpose of this post is to explain the audit pricing process for potential clients.

May 22, 2020
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Securing Your DeFi Project Starts with Quality Testing

Tests are undervalued. Quantstamp secured over 2 billion USD worth of digital assets since 2017. Through our experience securing smart contracts, we noticed that developers highly underestimate the importance of test suites.

May 18, 2020
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How the dForce hacker used reentrancy to steal 25 million

The hacker exploited a reentrancy vulnerability in order to manipulate Lendf.Me’s internal record of the hacker's collateral. After the hacker created this false collateral record, the hacker withdrew nearly all assets from the platform.

April 22, 2020
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Quantstamp Joins DID Alliance

Quantstamp is proud to announce that it is joining the DID Alliance, an open industry association focused on the development and maintenance of new industry standards for interoperable decentralized identity. With Korean and Silicon Valley companies as founding members, DID Alliance aims to develop and distribute decentralized ID technology that benefits companies globally. 

April 21, 2020
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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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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.

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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