DeFi Protection

DeFi Protection was created to bring peace of mind to Web3 users by offering financial guarantees against smart contract exploits. Unlike traditional insurance, which can be opaque or legally ambiguous in DeFi, DeFi Protection operates as a transparent, legally-binding protection plan under Quantstamp’s auditing and monitoring infrastructure. Users simply choose their desired protocol, amount of coverage (up to $1M), and time window—and the plan goes live once KYC is complete and fees are paid in USDC.

The system supports multiple L2 networks including Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, and Polygon, allowing cost-effective, on-chain interaction. Once a user connects their wallet and selects a protocol, Quantstamp’s live monitoring service continues to scan the protocol for vulnerabilities. If a major threat is detected, users are notified instantly. If a user suffers a loss and was not alerted, they can file a claim through the platform and receive reimbursement—making this a true “warranty-backed” protection layer.

This model differentiates DeFi Protection from both Nexus Mutual and InsurAce, which operate more like discretionary mutuals or parametric insurance models. DeFi Protection offers direct coverage and guaranteed payouts in specific breach scenarios—without dependency on DAO votes or insurer pools. It’s a modern approach for a modern risk landscape.

DeFi Protection offers unique benefits that provide an advanced layer of security for the DeFi space:

• Customizable Coverage: Select the protocol, protection amount (up to $1,000,000), and duration that fits your portfolio needs.
• Real-Time Threat Monitoring: Continuous scanning of supported DeFi protocols using Quantstamp’s audit technology.
• Guaranteed Reimbursement: If Quantstamp fails to alert and funds are lost, reimbursement is offered up to your plan’s max coverage.
• Layer-2 Integration: Purchase and manage coverage with low gas fees on Arbitrum, Polygon, Base, and Optimism.
• Transparent Terms: Fully documented and legally enforceable protection, not discretionary community-driven votes.
• Simple Claims Process: File a claim directly through your connected wallet using the “File a Case” interface.
• Fully Audited Protocols: Only protocols vetted and continuously monitored by Quantstamp are eligible for protection.

Getting started with DeFi Protection is simple and secure. Here's how to protect your DeFi portfolio in just a few steps:

• Visit the Website: Navigate to defiprotection.com and connect your wallet.
• Choose a Protocol: Select from the list of supported protocols. More protocols are regularly added based on audit completion.
• Select Protection Amount and Time: Choose your reimbursement cap (up to $1M) and duration (daily to monthly).
• Complete KYC: Users must pass identity verification due to compliance with U.S. and international regulations.
• Pay with USDC: Fees are clearly listed, split between a service fee and protection fee. Pay entirely in USDC.
• Activate Protection: Once payment is made, your protection begins. You will receive notifications if any risk is detected.
• File a Claim if Needed: In the event of a loss, go to the Active Protection tab, expand your plan, and click "File a Case" to submit.