CertiK CEO Addresses Web3 Security Misconceptions at Korea Blockchain Week

According to CertiK’s CEO Professor Ronghui Gu, last year’s $1.4 billion reported Web3 losses involved multiple factors beyond bugs, highlighting the need for layered defenses and stronger investment in security measures.

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Summary

At Korea Blockchain Week, CertiK co-founder and CEO Professor Ronghui Gu discussed Web3 security challenges during a panel on smart contract vulnerabilities. He clarified that the $1.4 billion losses reported last year stemmed from multiple causes, not just code bugs. Stressing that absolute security is unattainable, Gu outlined CertiK’s multilayer defense strategy combining audits, reviews, and monitoring. He urged blockchain projects to allocate more resources to security, referencing WEMIX’s completion of over 120 audits and Kaia’s decision to appoint CertiK as its exclusive security partner.

Terms & Concepts
  • Smart Contract Security: Measures and practices designed to ensure the reliable and safe execution of blockchain-based smart contracts.
  • Multilayer Protection: A security approach employing multiple defense mechanisms to safeguard systems against various types of threats in the blockchain ecosystem.
  • Web3 Security Report: An annual publication by CertiK detailing vulnerabilities, incidents, and loss figures in the decentralized Web3 sector.