Security Audits

Comprehensive blockchain security audits that combine rigorous manual review with automated testing to identify vulnerabilities across smart contracts, protocols, and infrastructure. Informal Systems has completed 95+ blockchain security audits across multiple ecosystems including Cosmos, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Starknet, and Polkadot.

What's Included

Security audits go beyond surface-level checks to incorporate threat analysis and context-aware assessments. The team conducts in-depth analysis that identifies vulnerabilities others miss, particularly at system boundaries where components interact in unexpected ways. Their unique background as core infrastructure developers (CometBFT, IBC, Hermes, Emerald) provides practical insights into how valid components can create unexpected vulnerabilities.

Approach and Process

The audit methodology combines multiple techniques:

• Manual code review by experts with deep distributed systems knowledge
• Automated testing using fuzzing and comprehensive test suites
• Architectural analysis to understand system-wide implications
• Threat modeling to identify potential attack vectors
• Context-aware assessment based on specific use cases and deployment environments

The team takes a holistic approach, building deep understanding of the entire system rather than just diving into code and reporting bugs. This system-level perspective, combined with their multi-ecosystem expertise, reveals patterns of vulnerability that single-ecosystem auditors often miss.

Deliverables

Audit reports include actionable findings with detailed explanations, severity classifications, and remediation recommendations. The team provides ongoing support throughout the remediation process, acting as a dependable partner across different readiness stages of the software.

Target Clients

Blockchain protocols, DeFi platforms, cross-chain bridges, smart contract developers, and infrastructure providers building mission-critical distributed systems. Clients include leading projects like Anoma, Celestia, DYDX, Neutron, Espresso Systems, and many others.

Why Choose Informal Security Audits

The team's developer mindset is critical for effective security. By developing infrastructure themselves, they understand how systems actually behave in production, not just in theory. Their cross-ecosystem insights from working with different consensus models and blockchain architectures lead to more comprehensive security assessments. With 95+ audits completed and ongoing partnerships with top-tier protocols, Informal Systems has a proven track record of securing billions in assets.