Ecosystems
Security audit for the Algorand ecosystem
CertiK provides the gold standard in web3 security tools, from its industry-leading Algorand smart contract audits, to its blockchain analytics tools such as Skynet, making it the ideal partner in ensuring the end-to-end security of Algorand projects.
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Algorand is an open-source, decentralized blockchain network focused on achieving near-instant finality and improving scalability without sacrificing decentralization. It utilizes a unique variation of proof-of-stake (PoS) called pure-proof-of-stake (PPoS), a consensus algorithm which employs a Byzantine agreement protocol.
Overview
Fortifying the Algorand ecosystem with CertiK
As Algorand develops into an ever richer network of innovative dApps and projects, the security of its ecosystem relies on the individual security of each of the projects that make it up. Because of this, Algorand projects are increasingly partnering with CertiK for our unique understanding of their specific needs, architectures, and potential painpoints.
By choosing CertiK to audit their Algorand smart contracts, Algorand projects are enlisting the cutting edge of computer science research and AI technology to ensure that their code is secure.
Why CertiK
Why choose CertiK?
CertiK's in-depth understanding of Algorand’s architecture allows us to provide the gold standard in security for Algorand-based projects. With some of the most exciting Algorand projects as our clients including ICON Network, WazirX, and Orion Protocol. CertiK has developed a nuanced understanding of Algorand which allows it to pick up on vulnerabilities and attack vectors that even the most eagle-eyed reviewers may miss.
Method
How do Algorand project audits work?
The audit process kicks off with a detailed analysis of a project's entire codebase.
On occasion and when deemed necessary, CertiK reserves the right to conduct a Team Verification (KYC) check on a project it suspects to be high risk.
Source code submission
Scoping & quote
Security analysis
Remediation guidance
Final report delivery
Offerings
What else we offer
KYC verification
Through a rigorous process that uses both AI and human verification, we verify the identities of your team to reassure users that their investment is in safe hands.Skynet
Skynet generates real-time insights of on-chain activity, allowing project teams to be alerted of any suspicious events and saving precious time in anticipating and responding to attack.SkyInsights
SkyInsights is a powerful crypto compliance and wallet screening platform. The comprehensive risk management system analyzes and flags wallet address and transaction risks.Penetration Testing
Safe and in-depth attack simulation to expose the most complex vulnerabilities on your crypto exchanges, wallets and Dapps.
Resources
Learn more from our resources
We have published multiple research articles covering the Algorand ecosystem's evolution and security considerations.
Technical insightsClarity: Best Practices and ChecklistsClarity is a smart contract language developed collaboratively by Hiro PBC, Algorand, and other stakeholders. It is currently utilized on the Stacks chain (Bitcoin sidechain). The primary goal of Clarity is to provide a high level of predictability and security, ensuring that smart contracts behave as intended without any unexpected side effects.In this article, we explore the concept behind Clarity smart contracts, as well as best practices and security checklists for programming with Clarity. 
Technical insightsRealizing Post-Quantum Security with AlgorandThe benefits of quantum computers are manifold, offering incredibly faster processing, and even providing solutions to an entirely new class of problems. However, with the newly tapped power that quantum computers provide comes an entirely new class of security risk that could trample over existing non-quantum security protocols. This blog post will provide a rundown of how quantum computing can threaten web3, and the steps Algorand has taken to protect it.
Technical insightsSpotlighting Algorand's Growing EcosystemAlgorand is set to expand and enrich the current web3 landscape through its partnerships with multiple high-profile and exciting web3 projects. his blog post will spotlight some of the exciting developments in Algorand’s growing ecosystem, and emphasize the importance of bolstering this growth with Algorand smart-contract audits. 
Technical insightsHow Algorand's State Proofs Power Blockchain InteroperabilityThis blog looks at what interoperability is, some of the solutions that are already available, and how Algorand’s State Proofs offer a major improvement on prior art.
Research reportsAlgorand InfographicThe Algorand Infographic shows the stats of Algorand's market cap, monthly active projects, and etc.
Technical insightsBootstrapping the Sustainable Web3 with AlgorandThis blog looks at what it means for Algorand to truly be sustainable, discusses the importance of web3’s wider shift to sustainability for mainstream adoption, and spotlights some of the projects in Algorand’s ecosystem that are finding novel uses for blockchain in helping prevent climate change