Our multi-layered security assessment goes beyond automated scanners, combining expert manual review with proprietary tools to identify critical vulnerabilities in your DEX architecture, smart contracts, and operational processes.
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DEX Security Audit & Testing
Professional security audits and penetration testing for decentralized exchanges. We identify vulnerabilities in smart contracts, front-ends, and economic models to protect user funds and protocol integrity.
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PROVEN METHODOLOGY
Comprehensive Security Assessment
02
Economic & Game Theory Analysis
Stress-test your tokenomics, liquidity incentives, and governance models against flash loan attacks, MEV exploitation, and adversarial user behavior to ensure long-term protocol stability.
50+
Attack Vectors Modeled
3+
Economic Scenarios
03
Infrastructure & Node Security
Assessment of your RPC endpoints, validator setups, and backend services for configuration errors, DDoS vulnerabilities, and private key management risks.
OWASP Top 10
Compliance
24/7
Monitoring Review
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WHY CHOOSE CHAINSCORE
Proven Audit Methodology
Our systematic, multi-layered approach ensures no vulnerability goes undetected. We deliver actionable reports that secure your DEX and accelerate your path to mainnet.
01
Manual Expert Review
Senior auditors with 5+ years of DeFi experience perform line-by-line analysis of your smart contracts, focusing on business logic, economic incentives, and protocol-specific risks that automated tools miss.
100%
Code Coverage
5+ years
Avg. Auditor XP
02
Automated Vulnerability Scanning
We run your code through a curated suite of industry-standard tools (Slither, MythX, Foundry) to detect common vulnerabilities like reentrancy, integer overflows, and access control flaws.
200+
Vulnerability Checks
< 1 hour
Initial Scan
03
Formal Verification & Fuzzing
We apply mathematical proofs and generate millions of random inputs to test edge cases, ensuring your contracts behave as specified under all conditions, including extreme market volatility.
10M+
Test Cases
100%
Spec Adherence
04
Economic & Game Theory Analysis
We simulate attack vectors, tokenomics exploits, and governance attacks to identify financial risks that could lead to protocol insolvency or manipulation.
50+
Attack Vectors Modeled
24/7
Monitoring Scenarios
05
Remediation & Re-Audit Support
We don't just hand you a report. Our team provides prioritized fixes, code-level guidance, and a final re-audit to verify all critical issues are resolved before launch.
48h
Avg. Fix Review
Guaranteed
Re-Audit Pass
06
Compliance & Reporting
Receive a clear, actionable audit report with CVSS-scored findings, proof-of-concept exploits, and executive summaries for your team and investors, built to meet industry standards.
CISA
Report Standard
< 7 days
Final Delivery
Transparent Pricing & Deliverables
DEX Security Audit Packages
Choose the security audit package that matches your DEX's stage and risk profile. All packages include a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and detailed remediation report.
| Audit Scope & Support | Essential | Professional | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
Smart Contract Audit (Core DEX Logic) | |||
Gas Optimization Analysis | |||
Automated & Manual Testing | |||
Formal Verification (Critical Functions) | |||
DeFi-Specific Attack Simulation (e.g., MEV, Flash Loans) | |||
Remediation Support & Re-audit | 1 round | 2 rounds | Unlimited rounds |
Priority Response Time | 72 hours | 24 hours | 4 hours |
Post-Deployment Monitoring (30 days) | |||
Custom Security Advisory Session | |||
Typical Audit Timeline | 2-3 weeks | 3-4 weeks | 4-6 weeks |
Starting Price | $15,000 | $45,000 | Custom Quote |
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CERTIFIED SECURITY PRACTICES
Deep Technical Expertise
Our audits are built on a foundation of battle-tested methodologies and specialized knowledge, ensuring your DEX is resilient against the most sophisticated threats.
02
Economic & MEV Attack Modeling
We simulate complex economic attacks—including sandwich attacks, arbitrage manipulation, and liquidity drain scenarios—using custom-built forking environments to secure your protocol's financial logic.
50+
Attack Vectors Modeled
Real-time
Fork Simulation
04
Gas Optimization & Efficiency Audits
Beyond security, we analyze and optimize gas consumption for critical functions (swaps, adds/removes liquidity), directly reducing end-user costs and improving competitiveness.
Up to 40%
Gas Reduction
Function-level
Optimization Reports
05
Cross-Chain & Layer 2 Expertise
Deep experience auditing DEX deployments across EVM chains (Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon) and Layer 2s, including bridge integrations and cross-chain messaging security.
10+
Networks Supported
Bridge-native
Security Review
06
Compliance-Ready Code Review
We ensure your DEX smart contracts adhere to relevant financial regulations and standards, including OFAC compliance modules and privacy-preserving design patterns.
Regulatory
Framework Alignment
Documented
Compliance Trail
Why Choose a Specialized Security Partner
Chainscore DEX Audit vs. Alternatives
A detailed comparison of our structured audit packages against generic smart contract reviews or in-house development. We provide the depth, speed, and ongoing support that high-value DEX projects require.
| Audit Dimension | Generic Audit Firm | Chainscore DEX Audit | Build & Audit In-House |
|---|---|---|---|
DEX-Specific Threat Coverage (MEV, Flash Loans, Oracles) | Partial (High Risk) | ||
Average Time to First Report | 3-5 weeks | 10-14 business days | N/A |
Remediation Support & Re-audit Cycles | Limited (1 round) | Unlimited for critical issues | Your team's capacity |
Gas Optimization & Fee Analysis | Basic | Comprehensive (Top 10% savings) | |
Integration Testing with Front-end & Periphery | |||
Formal Verification for Core Math (e.g., AMM curves) | Add-on ($10K+) | Included in Pro+ tiers | Requires specialist hire |
Post-Deployment Monitoring & Alerting | Optional SLA | Your team's responsibility | |
Total Project Risk (Security + Timeline) | High | Low | Very High |
Typical Total Cost | $15K - $30K | $25K - $75K+ | $200K+ (Dev + Audit + Delay) |
post-audit-support
BEYOND THE REPORT
Post-Audit Support & Verification
Our commitment to your DEX's security extends far beyond the final audit report. We provide actionable remediation support and continuous verification to ensure vulnerabilities are resolved correctly and your protocol remains secure through launch and beyond.
01
Remediation Guidance & Code Review
We don't just list issues—we help you fix them. Our senior auditors provide direct, line-by-line guidance on implementing fixes for critical and high-severity findings, ensuring patches are effective and don't introduce new risks.
48-hour
Response SLA
100%
Issue Resolution
02
Fix Verification & Re-Audit
Once vulnerabilities are patched, we conduct a targeted re-audit of the corrected code. This formal verification provides you and your users with a final, clean security attestation, confirming all critical findings are resolved.
< 3 days
Turnaround
Zero-cost
For Criticals
03
Mainnet Deployment Monitoring
We monitor your contract deployment and initial transactions on mainnet. Our team performs a final security check on the live bytecode to ensure it matches the audited source code, guarding against last-minute changes or deployment errors.
24/7
Monitoring
1 hour
Alert SLA
04
Security Advisory for 90 Days
Receive 90 days of post-launch security advisory. We stay on call to consult on any emergent security questions, protocol upgrades, or new threat intelligence related to your DEX's architecture and dependencies.
90-day
Advisory Period
Direct Slack
Support Channel
06
Audit Summary & Attestation for VCs
We provide a clear, non-technical executive summary and a formal Letter of Attestation detailing the audit scope, methodology, and final security status. This document is tailored for investor and partner due diligence.
Formal Letter
Of Attestation
Investor-Ready
Summary
Technical Due Diligence
DEX Security Audit FAQs
Get clear answers on our security audit methodology, timeline, and deliverables for decentralized exchanges.
We employ a four-phase methodology combining automated and manual analysis. 1) Architecture Review: Assess smart contract design patterns, economic models, and integration points. 2) Automated Scanning: Use Slither, MythX, and custom tools to detect common vulnerabilities. 3) Manual Code Review: Senior auditors perform line-by-line analysis, focusing on business logic, access control, and edge cases. 4) Final Report & Remediation: Deliver a detailed report with severity ratings (Critical/High/Medium/Low) and actionable fixes. We follow standards from OWASP, NIST, and the Ethereum Foundation.
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No Sales Fluff10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall