Blockchain audits are complex, time-consuming, and costly due to extreme scarcity of audit teams with required expertise.
A smart contract audit can take up to a month, depending on the project's size and complexity.
The duration of an audit is affected by whether it is manual or automated; manual audits being more efficient in reducing the risk of false reports.
Smart contract auditors perform binary analysis to verify cryptographic algorithms and enhance the overall security infrastructure.
Product security auditors require deep knowledge of programming languages. The task involves a strong understanding of large software project architecture.
Penetration testing focuses on external API endpoints Web2 backend services offer via unexpected syntax to obtain privileged access.
Skipping audits may involve vulnerabilities in smart contracts, consensus mechanisms, or cryptographic protocols and may lead to fines or legal action due to violation of KYC/AML laws.
Auditors provide recommendations that improve performance, security, and compliance. Their services are indispensable to blockchain operations for many reasons.