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Institutional-Grade Staking Vault Audits

Specialized security audits and formal verification for automated yield optimizer smart contracts, focusing on economic security, slashing risks, and strategy logic to meet institutional due diligence standards.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built by experts for DeFi, NFTs, and enterprise applications.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the immutable backbone of your Web3 application. Our development process is built on security-first principles, utilizing battle-tested libraries like OpenZeppelin and comprehensive audit frameworks.

  • Full-Stack Development: From ERC-20 tokens and ERC-721 NFTs to complex DeFi logic, cross-chain bridges, and DAO governance systems.
  • Security as Standard: Every contract undergoes rigorous internal review and is prepared for third-party audits. We target zero critical bugs in production.
  • Gas Optimization: We write efficient code to minimize transaction costs, a critical factor for user adoption and protocol sustainability.

We deliver audited, deployable contracts in as little as 2-4 weeks, turning your specification into a live, secure component of your blockchain stack.

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PROVEN FRAMEWORK

Our Audit Methodology for Yield Optimizers

Our systematic approach to auditing yield optimizer vaults and strategies is designed to identify critical vulnerabilities before they impact user funds. We go beyond standard checks to analyze complex financial logic and economic attack vectors.

01

Architecture & Design Review

We analyze the vault's core architecture, dependency risks, and upgrade mechanisms. This includes evaluating the integration with underlying protocols (like Aave, Compound, Lido) and the security of the admin multi-sig setup.

100%
Coverage
3+ Days
Deep Dive
02

Economic & Incentive Analysis

We simulate edge cases and attack vectors specific to yield generation: impermanent loss for LP strategies, MEV extraction risks, reward token dilution, and flash loan exploit scenarios to ensure economic sustainability.

50+
Attack Vectors
100%
Scenario Tested
04

Gas Optimization & Efficiency

We identify and remediate gas-inefficient code patterns in deposit/withdrawal flows and harvest functions. This reduces operational costs for users and the protocol, directly impacting net APY.

15-40%
Gas Saved
Optimized
Harvest Loops
06

Final Report & Remediation Support

You receive a detailed, prioritized report with CVSS-scored findings, proof-of-concept code, and clear remediation guidance. Our team provides direct support to verify fixes before final sign-off.

48h
Fix Review
Public Report
Optional
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ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY

Why Institutional Teams Choose Our Audits

Our audits are engineered for the rigorous demands of institutional finance, delivering the security, transparency, and operational clarity required to manage high-value assets.

01

Institutional-Grade Reporting

Receive detailed audit reports with executive summaries for leadership, technical deep-dives for engineers, and prioritized risk matrices. We translate complex vulnerabilities into actionable business decisions.

3-Tier
Report Format
P0-P4
Risk Prioritization
02

Formal Verification & Fuzzing

We go beyond manual review with automated formal verification (using tools like Certora and Halmos) and advanced fuzzing to mathematically prove contract correctness and uncover edge cases.

100%
Branch Coverage
>1M
Test Cases
03

Economic & Governance Risk Analysis

Our audits assess protocol economics, incentive alignment, governance attack vectors, and multi-signature configurations—critical for vaults managing stakeholder funds.

TVL Modeling
Included
Slashing Analysis
Included
04

Compliance-Ready Documentation

Get audit artifacts that satisfy internal compliance and due diligence requirements, including a verifiable findings ledger and remediation attestations for regulators and investors.

SOC 2
Aligned
Attestation
Provided
05

Post-Audit Support & Monitoring

We provide 30 days of critical issue support, security advisory for upgrades, and can integrate with your CI/CD for continuous security analysis of new code.

30-Day
Critical Support
Advisory
Included
06

Expertise in Staking Infrastructure

Our team has direct experience auditing EigenLayer AVSs, Lido modules, Rocket Pool upgrades, and custom validator sets, understanding the unique risks of staking derivatives.

EigenLayer
Experienced
Lido/Rocket Pool
Experienced
Choose Your Audit Tier

Audit Deliverables & Technical Specifications

Select the audit package that matches your staking vault's complexity, security requirements, and operational needs.

Audit ComponentStarterProfessionalEnterprise

Smart Contract Security Audit

Gas Optimization Report

DeFi Economic & Incentive Review

Formal Verification (Slither, MythX)

Deployment & Configuration Review

Post-Deployment Monitoring (7 days)

24/7 Incident Response SLA

Guaranteed Response Time

72 hours

24 hours

4 hours

Final Report Revisions

1
2

Unlimited

Typical Timeline

7-10 days

2-3 weeks

3-4 weeks

Starting Price

$8,000

$25,000

Custom Quote

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FULL-STACK ENGINEERING

Custom Blockchain Development

End-to-end blockchain solutions from protocol design to production deployment.

We architect and build custom blockchain networks, sidechains, and L2 solutions tailored to your specific throughput, privacy, and governance needs. Our team handles everything from consensus mechanism selection (PoS, PoA) to node infrastructure and RPC endpoint optimization.

  • Private/Consortium Chains: Deploy a dedicated network with sub-2-second block times and enterprise-grade privacy.
  • Application-Specific Chains: Build a high-performance L2 or sidechain using Arbitrum Nitro or OP Stack.
  • Core Protocol Upgrades: Implement custom precompiles, fee mechanisms, and governance modules.

Deliver a production-ready, fully documented blockchain in 8-12 weeks, complete with monitoring, explorers, and cross-chain bridges.

For CTOs & Security Leads

Frequently Asked Questions on Institutional Vault Audits

Get clear, technical answers on our audit process, timeline, and security guarantees for institutional-grade staking vaults and DeFi protocols.

We employ a multi-layered methodology: 1) Automated Analysis using Slither and Foundry for initial vulnerability detection. 2) Manual Code Review by senior auditors focusing on business logic, economic attacks, and upgrade risks. 3) Formal Verification for critical state transitions and mathematical proofs. 4) Operational Review of key management, pausing mechanisms, and admin controls. This process has secured over $500M+ in TVL across 50+ DeFi projects.

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Get In Touch
today.

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

NDA Protected
24h Response
Directly to Engineering Team
10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
NDA Protected Directly to Engineering Team
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