Smart Contract Security

Carlo Parisi and Dyma Budorin
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Chapter Chapter 4 in A Comprehensive Guide for Web3 Security, 2023, pp 81-102 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter offers a comprehensive overview of smart contract security, emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing challenges and vulnerabilities. The chapter presents a detailed smart contract security checklist for developers and auditors, followed by an in-depth analysis of the top security vulnerabilities. It underscores the importance of smart contract audits, highlighting the need for rigorous auditing processes to identify and remediate potential security risks. The chapter concludes with reflections on the future of smart contract security, emphasizing the need for continuous improvement and adaptation to stay ahead of emerging threats. It highlights the importance of robust security practices for ensuring the safety and long-term success of Web3 platforms. In summary, this chapter serves as a thorough guide to smart contract security, focusing on risk mitigation, proactive security measures, and rigorous auditing. It provides valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the complex and rapidly evolving world of decentralized platforms, ensuring a safer and more robust Web3 ecosystem.

Keywords: Smart contracts; Web3 applications; Smart contract security checklist; Denial of Service (DoS); Deprecated functions; Secure Oracle Usage; Flash loans attack; Front running; Invalid calculations; Token supply manipulation; Replay attacks; Weak source of randomness; Incorrect Oracle Usage; Reentrancy attack; Access control violation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-39288-7_4

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