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The Financialization of NFTs

After a record-setting NFT-collateralized loan was obtained earlier this year, various other protocols have emerged. Learn how the financialization of NFTs is unlocking endless use cases for these previously illiquid assets.

December 14, 2021
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Dapper Labs Catapults Blockchain Into the Mainstream

Dapper labs successfully developed NFT platforms for sports leagues like the NBA and now aims to bring DAOs to the mainstream as well.

November 26, 2021
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The Mainstream Companies Exploring Crypto

Learn how major companies are getting involved in the blockchain space.

November 10, 2021
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Meet the L2s in the Race to Scale Ethereum

Scaling is crucial for Ethereum to reach its full potential. With $5B TVL in the Layer 2 landscape, meet some of the scaling solutions leading the way.

November 8, 2021
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Quantstamp to Secure Solana’s Core Infrastructure

Quantstamp will be securing Solana's core infrastructure. Learn more about this scalable Layer 1 blockchain and how its key innovation, Proof of History (PoH), aims to boost transaction speed.

September 27, 2021
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The Indexes Unlocking More Efficient DeFi Exposure

Indexes are an essential component of any advanced market, allowing exposure to an entire sector by investing in a single asset. In DeFi, they are not only efficient but affordable and permissionless as well.

September 7, 2021
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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.

July 15, 2021
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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.

July 12, 2021
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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.

June 29, 2021
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Yearn.Finance Security Review

Yearn.Finance Security Review

Quantstamp completed its informal code review of Yearn Finance. Yearn Finance provides yield-maximizing opportunities for liquidity providers, and is intended to be governed in a decentralized manner. We performed this review as a service to the community. Findings are divided by contract below.

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July 24, 2020
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Risks on the Farm - How to Yield Farm Safely

Risks on the Farm - How to Yield Farm Safely

“Yield Farming” is on the rise. Users are making money simply by providing liquidity, or in some cases, even just for using their favorite DeFi projects. But is it really "free money? Maybe not. Users need to be aware of the Risks on the Farm.

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July 21, 2020
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Ethereum 2.0 Moves Closer to Launch with Quantstamp Audit of Prysm

Ethereum 2.0 Moves Closer to Launch with Quantstamp Audit of Prysm

Quantstamp recently has completed its audit of Ethereum 2.0 as implemented by Prysmatic Labs. 

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July 16, 2020
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Ethereum Gas Fees Are High, But SKALE Network Has a Solution

Ethereum Gas Fees Are High, But SKALE Network Has a Solution

Gas fees are consistently rising which creates user experience issues for potential dApp use cases. Luckily, SKALE Network has an innovative scaling solution with elastic sidechains.

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July 14, 2020
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4 Myths about Ethereum 2.0

4 Myths about Ethereum 2.0

Ethereum 2.0, a long-awaited upgrade to Ethereum, is planning to be launched this year. More than a simple update or hard fork, it is an entirely new blockchain which runs on a Proof-of-Stake system. There’s a lot of talk and speculation about Ethereum 2.0. In this post, we highlight 5 easily held misconceptions about this next stage of Ethereum.

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June 16, 2020
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Understanding Phase 0, The Current Stage of ETH 2.0 Development

Understanding Phase 0, The Current Stage of ETH 2.0 Development

Most information about ETH 2.0 development is either highly technical or excessively general. We wrote this post to clear up any confusion regarding the status of ETH 2.0 development.

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June 3, 2020