How are DeFi protocols audited and how reliable are audits?
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I treat audits like a checklist when evaluating DeFi protocols. First, look for well-known firms doing the audit, like OpenZeppelin or Trail of Bits, and make sure they covered both smart contracts and interactions. Read the executive summary to see if they flagged critical issues, then check the contract status after the audit to confirm fixes were deployed. Watch for multiple rounds of reviews and whether the protocol posted a security response. I once followed a project that had three audits plus a bug bounty update before feeling safe leaning in.
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Audits involve security firms reviewing code, running tests, and issuing reports. They catch many risks but not everything, so combine audits with ongoing monitoring.
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I usually skim the audit report, seeing if a reputable firm did it and whether serious issues popped up. If they fixed every finding and logged those updates, I feel more confident. The reports don’t guarantee safety, but they do lower the odds of nasty surprises.
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