Blockchain Security

Blockchain security is the protection of blockchain networks and assets against attacks, fraud, and vulnerabilities using cryptography and consensus mechanisms.

What is behind the Parity Wallet freeze?

In November 2017, over $150 million worth of Ether was locked forever. Frozen beyond recovery, trapped in the blockchain’s unyielding logic.

What caused the hyperinflation of Yam Finance?

Within just two days, YAM Finance went from a billion-dollar sensation to a catastrophic collapse, all because of a single line of faulty code.

What’s the story behind the Poly Network hack?

A hacker discovered a vulnerability in Poly Network’s smart contracts. In a matter of minutes, they drained over $600 million worth of cryptocurrency.

Custody

Custody in crypto is the secure storage and management of private keys or assets, handled either by the user (self-custody) or a third party.

Seed phrases

Seed phrases are a set of words that back up and restore a crypto wallet, giving full access to its funds if the private keys are lost.

Digital Signatures

Digital signatures are cryptographic proofs that verify the authenticity and integrity of digital messages or blockchain transactions.

Hashing

Hashing is the process of converting data into a fixed-length code using a cryptographic function, ensuring data integrity and security.

Cryptography

Cryptography is the science of securing information using mathematical techniques to protect data, ensure privacy, and verify authenticity.