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Storage Protocol Security Assessments

Specialized security audits and risk assessments for novel Bitcoin-based data storage protocols, sidechains, and attestation mechanisms. We identify critical vulnerabilities before they impact your network.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, audited smart contracts built for production by Web3-native engineers.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana that are secure by design. Our development process integrates formal verification and industry-standard audits from day one, ensuring your core logic is resilient before mainnet launch.

  • Production-Ready Code: Built with Solidity 0.8+ or Rust, using audited libraries like OpenZeppelin.
  • Gas Optimization: Contracts are engineered for >30% lower gas costs on average versus unaudited implementations.
  • Full Audit Trail: Every contract undergoes internal review + external audit (e.g., CertiK, Halborn) with a remediation guarantee.
  • Deployment & Management: We handle mainnet deployment, verification, and provide upgradeability patterns for future iterations.
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PROTOCOL-LEVEL AUDIT

Comprehensive Security Evaluation

Our systematic assessment identifies critical vulnerabilities in your storage protocol's architecture, smart contracts, and economic incentives before they impact users or assets.

01

Architecture & Design Review

We analyze your protocol's core design for logical flaws, centralization risks, and failure modes. This includes consensus mechanisms, data sharding logic, and upgradeability patterns to ensure robust, decentralized operation.

100+
Protocols Reviewed
OWASP
Compliance Framework
02

Smart Contract Security Audit

In-depth manual and automated review of storage-specific contracts (data pinning, retrieval incentives, slashing conditions) for vulnerabilities like reentrancy, access control flaws, and economic manipulation.

Solidity 0.8+
Language Standard
Slither, Foundry
Tool Suite
03

Cryptographic Analysis

Verification of all cryptographic primitives used for data integrity (Merkle proofs, erasure coding), access control, and node identity. We ensure implementations resist known attacks and side-channel vulnerabilities.

Zero-Knowledge
Proof Systems
Post-Quantum
Risk Assessment
04

Economic & Incentive Modeling

Stress-testing of tokenomics, staking/reward mechanisms, and slashing conditions under adversarial scenarios. We model for Sybil attacks, withholding attacks, and long-term sustainability.

Game Theory
Analysis
Monte Carlo
Simulations
05

Node Client & RPC Security

Assessment of node implementation security, including P2P networking, RPC endpoint hardening, and denial-of-service resilience for storage providers and users.

Libp2p
Network Stack
CVE Database
Vulnerability Scan
06

Final Report & Remediation

Receive a detailed technical report with CVSS-scored findings, proof-of-concept exploits, and prioritized remediation guidance. Includes follow-up review of fixes before mainnet deployment.

< 10 Days
Typical Turnaround
Remediation Support
Included
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THE SECURITY DIFFERENCE

Why a Specialized Bitcoin Storage Audit is Critical

Generic smart contract audits miss the unique attack vectors and operational risks inherent to Bitcoin-native storage systems. Our specialized assessments target the specific protocols and infrastructure your custody solution relies on.

01

Protocol-Specific Vulnerability Detection

We audit the implementation of Bitcoin-specific protocols (PSBTs, Miniscript, Descriptors) for logic flaws, signature malleability, and fee management errors that generic tools overlook.

100+
Bitcoin-Specific Test Vectors
O(1) to O(n)
Complexity Analysis
02

Hot/Cold Storage Architecture Review

Comprehensive assessment of key generation, segmentation, storage, and signing workflows across air-gapped, HSM, and multi-party computation (MPC) setups to eliminate single points of failure.

NIST SP 800-131A
Compliance Checked
3+
Architecture Models
03

Operational & Procedural Security

Evaluation of human processes: key ceremony documentation, backup recovery drills, personnel access controls, and incident response plans to prevent procedural breaches.

SOC 2
Framework Alignment
24/7
Response Coverage
Choose the right level of scrutiny for your protocol

Storage Protocol Security Assessment Tiers

Our tiered assessment model provides scalable security coverage, from foundational code review to comprehensive operational security.

Security ComponentStarter AuditProfessional AuditEnterprise Suite

Smart Contract Audit (ERC-20/721, Vesting, Governance)

Economic & Incentive Model Review

Node Operator & Client Diversity Analysis

Penetration Testing (Infrastructure & RPC Endpoints)

Formal Verification (Critical Functions)

Select Modules

Full Coverage

Remediation Support & Re-audit Cycles

1 cycle

2 cycles

Unlimited (SLA)

Response Time for Critical Issues

48h

24h

4h (24/7)

Post-Audit Monitoring & Alerting

30 days

Ongoing SLA

Compliance Report (SOC2, ISO27001 Alignment)

Typical Engagement Timeline

2-3 weeks

4-6 weeks

8+ weeks

Starting Price

$15,000

$50,000

Custom Quote

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PROVEN FRAMEWORK

Our Assessment Methodology

Our structured, multi-phase approach delivers actionable security insights, not just a checklist. We focus on identifying critical vulnerabilities that could lead to data loss, financial theft, or protocol failure.

01

Architecture & Design Review

We analyze your protocol's architecture, data models, and incentive structures against industry standards like Filecoin, Arweave, and IPFS. Identifies systemic risks before code is written.

30+
Design Patterns Reviewed
Pre-Implementation
Risk Mitigation
02

Smart Contract & Core Logic Audit

Manual and automated review of on-chain logic for storage deals, slashing, proofs, and payments. We test for reentrancy, access control flaws, and economic logic errors.

100%
Code Coverage
OWASP Top 10
Compliance Check
03

Cryptographic & Proof Verification

Deep-dive analysis of Proof-of-Replication (PoRep), Proof-of-Spacetime (PoSt), and data encoding schemes. Ensures cryptographic assumptions hold under adversarial conditions.

Zero Trust
Verification Model
Formal Methods
Where Applicable
05

Economic & Incentive Stress Testing

Simulates adversarial market conditions, tokenomics attacks, and collusion scenarios. Models the security of your staking, slashing, and reward mechanisms.

Monte Carlo
Simulation Models
Game Theory
Analysis
06

Remediation & Final Verification

We provide prioritized, actionable fixes and verify all vulnerabilities are resolved. Deliver a final attestation report for your team and stakeholders.

Detailed PoC
For Each Finding
Re-audit Guarantee
Included
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for scale and compliance.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana that power your core business logic. Our development process is built on OpenZeppelin standards and includes formal verification for high-value assets.

Deliver a battle-tested MVP in 2-4 weeks with a clear path to mainnet launch.

  • Full Lifecycle Support: From initial audit and deployment to ongoing monitoring and upgrade management via transparent governance models.
  • Protocol-Specific Expertise: ERC-20/721/1155, SPL, DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending vaults), and enterprise-grade access control.
  • Security-First Delivery: Every contract undergoes manual review, automated analysis with Slither/MythX, and receives a comprehensive audit report.
Storage Protocol Security

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear answers about our security assessment process, timeline, and deliverables for your decentralized storage protocol.

We follow a hybrid methodology combining automated scanning with deep manual review. Our process includes: 1) Architecture Review of data sharding, replication, and incentive mechanisms. 2) Smart Contract Audit using static/dynamic analysis and formal verification for on-chain components. 3) Cryptographic Review of proofs (PoRep, PoSt), encryption, and key management. 4) Node Client & Network Testing for consensus, P2P layer, and sybil resistance. 5) Economic Security Analysis of tokenomics, slashing conditions, and reward distribution. This comprehensive approach has secured over $2B+ in staked assets across 30+ storage networks.

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Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.

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10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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