About Certik
CertiK is the leading Web3 security firm, trusted by thousands of blockchain projects, exchanges, and ecosystems for its unparalleled expertise in auditing, monitoring, and compliance. Founded by Yale and Columbia professors in 2017, CertiK has become the industry's most comprehensive security service provider—securing over $484 billion in market cap through audits and intelligence.
With offerings ranging from smart contract audits and penetration testing to Skynet on-chain monitoring, CertiK empowers Web3 builders with real-time protection, formal verification, and actionable insights. Its mission is to advance trust and transparency in the decentralized world through mathematically sound and AI-powered security solutions.
CertiK provides a full-stack security and compliance solution that spans every stage of the blockchain project lifecycle. From pre-launch audits to post-deployment monitoring and compliance, CertiK ensures the resilience, trustworthiness, and compliance of Web3 applications. At its core is the renowned Smart Contract Audit service, which combines manual code review with automated tools and formal verification—a mathematical process that proves the correctness of smart contract behavior.
A standout feature is Skynet, a real-time Web3 security analytics platform that monitors more than 17,000 projects across on-chain and off-chain vectors. Skynet analyzes metrics such as code security, operational resilience, governance, community trust, and more. It provides real-time alerts, leaderboards, wallet analysis, and market intelligence—allowing both builders and users to track risk and performance dynamically.
CertiK also offers penetration testing for exchanges, wallets, and dApps—simulating real-world cyberattacks to reveal weaknesses. Meanwhile, its SkyInsights platform delivers AML and risk compliance services by leveraging address labeling, behavior-based risk scoring, and transaction screening. This is especially valuable for VASPs, institutional clients, and protocols seeking robust regulatory compliance.
The newly launched SkyNode Services demonstrate CertiK's commitment to blockchain infrastructure. As validators across more than 20 networks, CertiK enhances network reliability and decentralization while offering tools for node performance monitoring, automated updates, and rapid disaster recovery. Over $1.2 billion in assets are currently staked with CertiK nodes.
Compared to other security providers like Hacken, SlowMist, and Quantstamp, CertiK stands out through its scale, formal verification capabilities, and integrated products that cover both application security and infrastructure trustworthiness. It’s not just an auditor—it’s a partner in building secure Web3 foundations.
CertiK offers an unmatched suite of features for securing and scaling Web3 projects:
- Smart Contract Audits: Expert manual review with formal verification ensures bug-free and logically sound contracts.
- Skynet On-Chain Monitoring: Continuous project monitoring with real-time alerts, analytics dashboards, and leaderboard rankings.
- Penetration Testing: Real-world attack simulations across dApps, wallets, and exchanges to uncover and remediate vulnerabilities.
- SkyInsights AML Compliance: Risk analysis for addresses and transactions via real-time labeling, behavior scoring, and API integrations.
- SkyNode Validator Services: High-performance blockchain node hosting and management across 20+ networks.
- Security for All Layers: From L1s and rollups to tokens, protocols, and wallets, CertiK supports projects across the Web3 stack.
- AI + Math-Powered Tools: AI auditing tools, custom scoring algorithms, and zero-knowledge proof verifications for unparalleled rigor.
Getting started with CertiK is seamless and fully tailored to your project’s security lifecycle:
- Request a Quote: Visit the official website to request a security audit or consultation based on your product needs.
- Explore Skynet: Browse project scores, alerts, and leaderboard data using the Skynet portal.
- Use SkyInsights: Integrate real-time AML and transaction risk scoring with the SkyInsights API.
- Schedule Pen Testing: Secure your wallet, dApp, or exchange with simulated threat testing via penetration services.
- Stake with SkyNode: Explore validator node services across 20+ chains with SkyNode infrastructure.
- Join the Community: Follow CertiK on Twitter, Telegram, or Discord to receive updates and support.
Certik FAQ
Formal verification goes beyond traditional code review by applying mathematical proofs to validate the logic of smart contracts. CertiK is an industry leader in this method, ensuring that contracts behave exactly as intended under all conditions. This reduces the chance of undetected vulnerabilities and provides a stronger security guarantee compared to manual-only audits.
Skynet is CertiK’s real-time Web3 monitoring and analytics platform that provides on-chain and off-chain intelligence for over 17,000 projects. It tracks critical risk indicators including code security, market volatility, community sentiment, and more. Projects are scored and ranked, enabling investors and users to assess trust levels while teams stay alert to vulnerabilities and exploits.
Yes. SkyInsights is CertiK’s AML and risk intelligence platform that provides real-time transaction monitoring, address labeling, and behavior scoring. It supports exchanges, DeFi platforms, custodians, and institutions with tools to meet regulatory requirements and detect suspicious activity proactively.
CertiK’s penetration testing replicates black hat hacker behavior to identify system weaknesses before they can be exploited. It covers wallets, exchanges, and dApps, using Web2 and Web3 security standards like OWASP and APIAST. Tests include white-, grey-, and black-box models, with detailed reports and remediation plans, making it ideal for pre-launch hardening and ongoing risk management.
SkyNode supports validator and full nodes across 20+ networks including Aptos, Kaia, WEMIX, and Solana. It provides performance monitoring, automated upgrades, and validator governance tools. The platform manages over $1.2B in staked assets and is optimized for security, scalability, and efficiency.