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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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How to Read an Audit Report

Learn how to interpret the results of a Quantstamp audit.

June 22, 2021
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Quantstamp Announcements

Quantstamp Audits ICHI's oneToken Repository

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

June 11, 2021
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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.

June 9, 2021
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The Rise of Crypto Lending 2.0

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

June 6, 2021
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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.

May 25, 2021
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MEV, Ethereum's Dark Forest, and KeeperDAO

KeeperDAO was created to navigate Ethereum’s dark forest and incentivize cooperation over competition.

May 5, 2021
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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.

May 5, 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.

Quantstamp Labs
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.

Quantstamp Labs
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. 

Quantstamp Announcements
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.

Quantstamp Announcements
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.

Quantstamp Labs
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.

Quantstamp Labs
June 3, 2020