SCV Security

SCV Security (trading as Marte Consulting Pty Ltd, ACN 657 743 523) is a trusted blockchain security firm specialising in the Cosmos and CosmWasm ecosystems. Founded around 2022 and based in Australia, the company has rapidly established itself as a premier security auditing partner for Interchain projects, accumulating over 100 audits, 150+ happy clients, and $400M+ in secured assets with zero incidents on audited clients.

Core Products/Services

SCV Security delivers comprehensive security solutions tailored to blockchain infrastructure:

• Smart Contract Audit: Thorough line-by-line security audits to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and provide mitigation recommendations for CosmWasm and DeFi smart contracts.
• Penetration Testing: Real-world attack simulations targeting systems and infrastructure to expose hidden vulnerabilities, with detailed insights and tailored remediation strategies.
• Blockchain Validator Services: Active participation in Cosmos ecosystem consensus and governance, with high-uptime validator infrastructure, staking rebates (1–4% weekly), slash protection, and proof-of-reserve funds. Mainnet validators include Injective, Initia, Pryzm, Terra, Lumera, and Xion.
• DevSecOps and Automation: Integrated security practices and automation to identify vulnerabilities early across the software development lifecycle.
• Social Engineering Assessments: Simulated phishing and manipulation attacks to assess security awareness and strengthen human-layer defences.
• Cybersecurity Due Diligence: Comprehensive security risk assessments for mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in the Web3 space.
• Cloud Security Assessment: Evaluations to identify security gaps and ensure compliant, secure cloud infrastructure.
• Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): Collection and analysis of publicly available data to identify threats and vulnerabilities proactively.
• Technical Design Evaluations: Security reviews of system and application architectures to integrate security from the ground up.

Key Strengths

With over 15 years of combined cybersecurity experience and a deep connection to whitehat hacker culture, SCV Security's team brings real-world attacker mindset to every engagement. Their specialisation in the Cosmos SDK and CosmWasm sets them apart as a dedicated security partner for Interchain projects. The firm follows a structured 8-step audit process — from quote estimation and code submission through to final report delivery — ensuring transparency and efficiency.

Public audit reports and responsible disclosures are published on GitHub, demonstrating their commitment to ecosystem-wide security.

Notable Clients/Projects

SCV Security has earned testimonials and repeat engagements from leading Cosmos ecosystem teams including Injective Foundation, Leap Wallet, MitoFi, Exotic Markets, DojoSwap, and others. They are described as a "core security provider in the Interchain" by Injective Labs.

Why Choose SCV Security

SCV Security combines deep protocol-level expertise with an attacker's mindset, delivering audits that go beyond surface-level checks. Their dual role as both security auditors and active network validators demonstrates genuine skin in the game — they secure the same networks they audit. Clients benefit from swift turnaround times, professional communication, and a track record of zero post-audit incidents across 400,000+ lines of audited code.