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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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The Rise of Crypto Lending 2.0

The Rise of Crypto Lending 2.0

Crypto Lending 2.0: Unsecured loans, loans for crypto institutions and DeFi access for financial institutions.

Quantstamp Announcements
June 6, 2021
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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
April 20, 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