Our multi-layered security review is designed to identify critical vulnerabilities and architectural flaws before your protocol goes live, protecting your users and your reputation.
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DeFi Protocol Pre-Launch Security Audit
A rigorous, multi-stage security assessment of your DeFi smart contracts. We identify critical vulnerabilities, provide prioritized fixes, and deliver a verifiable audit report to build trust with your users and investors.
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PROVEN PROCESS
Our Comprehensive Audit Methodology
01
Automated Vulnerability Scanning
We run your code through industry-standard static analyzers like Slither and MythX to catch common vulnerabilities and gas inefficiencies in the initial screening phase.
100+
Rule Checks
< 24 hrs
Initial Report
02
Manual Code Review
Our senior auditors perform line-by-line analysis of core contract logic, focusing on business logic errors, access control flaws, and economic attack vectors that automated tools miss.
2 Sr. Auditors
Per Project
100%
Core Logic Coverage
03
Advanced Fuzz & Formal Verification
We employ property-based fuzzing with Echidna and symbolic execution to mathematically prove the correctness of critical invariants under unpredictable market conditions.
10M+
Test Cases
Invariant Proofs
Key Functions
04
Economic & Integration Review
We analyze tokenomics, oracle dependencies, and integration risks with external protocols (e.g., Chainlink, Uniswap) to prevent value leakage and systemic failures.
All Oracles
Stress Tested
3rd-Party Dependencies
Mapped & Audited
05
Remediation & Final Verification
We provide prioritized, actionable fixes and re-audit the corrected code to ensure all vulnerabilities are resolved before issuing the final certification report.
Priority 1-4
Severity Ratings
Guaranteed
Re-Audit Pass
Choose Your Audit Depth
Audit Deliverables & Timeline
Our tiered audit packages are designed to match your protocol's complexity, launch stage, and security requirements. All audits include a comprehensive report with findings, risk ratings, and remediation guidance.
| Audit Component | Starter Audit | Professional Audit | Enterprise Audit |
|---|---|---|---|
Smart Contract Code Review | |||
Architectural Risk Analysis | |||
Economic & Incentive Modeling | |||
Automated Vulnerability Scanning | |||
Manual Penetration Testing | |||
Formal Verification (Key Functions) | |||
Remediation Support & Re-audit | 1 round | 2 rounds | Unlimited rounds |
Final Report Delivery | 10 business days | 15 business days | Custom timeline |
Post-Launch Monitoring | 30 days | 90 days + SLA | |
Emergency Response Time | N/A | 48 hours | 4 hours |
Typical Investment | $8K - $15K | $25K - $50K | $75K+ |
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COMPREHENSIVE AUDIT SCOPE
Key Security Focus Areas
Our pre-launch audit delivers more than a checklist. We conduct a systematic, multi-layered security assessment designed to identify critical vulnerabilities and provide actionable remediation, ensuring your protocol's foundation is secure before it goes live.
01
Smart Contract Core Logic
In-depth analysis of business logic, access controls, and state transitions to prevent exploits like reentrancy, flash loan attacks, and oracle manipulation. We verify all edge cases for token transfers, staking, and governance functions.
100%
Code Coverage
OWASP Top 10
Standards
02
Economic & Incentive Design
Stress-testing of tokenomics, liquidity mechanisms, and reward distributions. We model attack vectors for governance takeovers, liquidity draining, and arbitrage exploits that could destabilize your protocol's economy.
50+
Attack Scenarios
Formal Verification
Methodology
03
Integration & Dependency Risk
Security assessment of all external dependencies, including oracles (Chainlink, Pyth), bridges, and DeFi composability. We ensure third-party integrations do not introduce single points of failure or upgrade risks.
Zero Trust
Assumption
All Dependencies
Audited
04
Upgradeability & Admin Controls
Rigorous review of proxy patterns, timelocks, and multi-sig configurations. We verify that administrative powers are properly constrained and cannot be abused to compromise user funds or protocol integrity.
Proven Patterns
OpenZeppelin
Role-Based
Access Control
05
Gas Optimization & Efficiency
Beyond security, we analyze and recommend gas-efficient coding patterns. Reducing transaction costs improves user experience and can be a critical competitive advantage for high-frequency DeFi operations.
Up to 40%
Gas Reduction
Benchmarked
vs. Industry
06
Remediation & Final Verification
We don't just report issues. We provide prioritized fixes, code-level recommendations, and a final re-audit of all critical and high-severity vulnerabilities to confirm they have been properly resolved before mainnet deployment.
72-Hour
Fix Review
Guaranteed
Re-Audit
Choose the right level of security for your launch
Audit Tiers: Scope & Depth
A detailed comparison of our pre-launch audit packages, designed to match the complexity of your DeFi protocol and your team's operational needs.
| Audit Component | Starter | Professional | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
Smart Contract Core Audit | |||
Gas Optimization Review | |||
Centralization & Admin Key Risk Analysis | |||
Economic & Incentive Model Review | |||
Integration & Oracle Security Check | |||
Remediation Support & Re-audit | 1 round | Unlimited rounds | Unlimited rounds + dedicated engineer |
Post-Audit Deployment Support | |||
Critical Issue Response Time SLA | 72 hours | 24 hours | 4 hours |
Public Audit Report & Verification | |||
Private Executive Summary & Risk Rating | |||
Starting Price | $15,000 | $50,000 | Custom Quote |
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TANGIBLE OUTCOMES
Business Value & Risk Mitigation
Our pre-launch security audit delivers more than a checklist. We provide the technical assurance and strategic insights required to protect your capital, your users, and your reputation from day one.
01
Protect User Funds & Protocol Assets
We identify and remediate critical vulnerabilities before launch, preventing potential losses from reentrancy, oracle manipulation, and logic flaws. This directly safeguards the multi-million dollar TVL you plan to attract.
100%
Critical/High Issue Resolution
Zero
Post-Launch Exploits
02
Ensure Regulatory & Compliance Readiness
Our audits assess code against emerging DeFi compliance patterns and best practices, reducing legal exposure. We provide documentation to support discussions with exchanges, partners, and regulators.
Comprehensive
Audit Report
Industry-Standard
Methodology
03
Accelerate Time-to-Market with Confidence
A clean audit report from a respected firm is a prerequisite for major CEX listings, insurance coverage, and institutional partnerships. We streamline this gatekeeping process.
2-4 Weeks
Typical Audit Timeline
Key
Listing Requirement
04
Build Unshakeable Market Trust
Publicly verifiable audit reports and a security-first narrative become powerful marketing tools, attracting sophisticated users and liquidity providers who prioritize safety.
Public
Verifiable Report
Trust
Competitive MoAT
05
Mitigate Smart Contract Upgrade Risks
We audit upgrade mechanisms and admin controls, ensuring governance and migration paths are secure. This future-proofs your protocol against obsolescence and centralization risks.
Secure
Proxy Patterns
Controlled
Admin Privileges
DeFi Protocol Pre-Launch Security Audit
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers about our comprehensive security audit process, designed to protect your protocol and users before launch.
We employ a rigorous, multi-layered methodology combining automated analysis with deep manual review. The process begins with a scoping call to understand your protocol's architecture. Our team then conducts automated vulnerability scanning using industry-standard tools like Slither and MythX, followed by manual line-by-line code review by senior auditors. We test for 100+ vulnerability classes, from common reentrancy to complex economic logic flaws. The engagement concludes with a detailed report and a remediation review to verify fixes. This approach has secured over $500M in TVL across 50+ DeFi projects.
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EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST
Why Choose Chainscore for Your DeFi Protocol Audit
Your protocol's security is its foundation. We deliver comprehensive, battle-tested audits that protect your users and your reputation, ensuring a secure and successful launch.
01
Deep DeFi Protocol Expertise
Our team has audited over $4B+ in TVL across DEXs, lending protocols, and yield aggregators. We understand the unique attack vectors and economic incentives critical to DeFi security.
$4B+
TVL Audited
50+
DeFi Protocols
02
Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection
We go beyond automated tools with manual review, identifying critical logic flaws, economic exploits, and integration risks that scanners miss. Our reports include detailed PoC exploits and remediation guidance.
100%
Manual Code Review
10+
Vulnerability Categories
04
Fast, Predictable Delivery
We provide fixed-scope audits with guaranteed delivery timelines, so your launch schedule stays on track. Receive your initial findings within 5 business days for most engagements.
< 5 days
Initial Findings
Fixed Scope
& Timeline
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Confidentiality24h Response
Time to ValueDirectly to Engineering Team
No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall