Smart Contract Audit
A professional security review of a smart contract's code to identify vulnerabilities before deployment.
Explained Simply
Smart contract audits are performed by specialized security firms (like Trail of Bits, OpenZeppelin, and Certora) who review code for bugs, logic errors, and exploitable vulnerabilities. An audit typically costs $50,000-$500,000+ depending on code complexity. While audits significantly reduce risk, they don't guarantee safety — new attack vectors emerge, and contracts can be upgraded after auditing. Always check whether a DeFi protocol has been audited before depositing funds, and look for multiple independent audits.
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