Domain security for crypto projects requires multiple layers of protection. Two essential security measures—registry locks and registrar locks—are frequently confused, leading to dangerous security gaps. Understanding the difference is critical for protecting your Web3 platform from domain hijacking attacks. --- Want to learn more about DNS Security for your ... View Post
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Centralized Risks in Decentralized Projects: Mapping Your Complete Attack Surface
Decentralization is a core principle of Web3, yet most crypto projects rely on centralized infrastructure components that create significant security vulnerabilities. Understanding your complete attack surface requires mapping both decentralized and centralized elements of your architecture. Explore our full guide: Domain & DNS Security for Crypto, DeFi and ... View Post
Beyond Smart Contract Audits: The Security Checklist Most Crypto Projects Miss
Smart contract audits are essential for crypto projects, but they address only one part of your security posture. Many projects invest heavily in blockchain security while neglecting the critical Web2 infrastructure that connects users to their platforms. This oversight creates significant vulnerabilities that attackers regularly exploit. The Incomplete Security ... View Post
The $100M Mistake: How Domain Hijacks Have Devastated Crypto Projects
Domain security for crypto projects isn't optional—it's essential. While blockchain technology offers unprecedented security through decentralization, most crypto platforms still rely on centralized domain infrastructure to connect users to their services. This creates a critical vulnerability that has cost the industry over $100 million in the past two years ... View Post
How a DNS Hijack Exposed Web3’s Weakest Link: The Curve Finance Case Study
What Curve Finance’s 2022 DNS hijack reveals about Web3’s hidden reliance on centralized infrastructure—and how to defend against similar attacks. Case Study: Curve Finance Incident: DNS Hijack of DeFi Frontend Date: August 9, 2022 Overview Curve Finance, a decentralized exchange protocol on Ethereum known for its stablecoin AMM pools, ... View Post
DNS Hijack Hits DeFi: The PancakeSwap & C.R.E.A.M. Case Study
How a coordinated registrar exploit exposed domain vulnerabilities across two major Web3 platforms, and what it means for DNS security in crypto. Case Study: PancakeSwap & C.R.E.A.M. Finance Incident: DNS Hijacking & Phishing Redirects Date: March 15, 2021 Overview On March 15, 2021, two major DeFi platforms on Binance Smart Chain ... View Post