Secret Builders’ Programme was launched in August. It began as a collaboration with Etherlink, the only non-custodial EVM Layer 2 in the industry and is powered by the Tezos blockchain.
Secret Builders’ Program is aimed at providing a complete care and support solution for startups and web2 businesses wishing to incorporate decentralized confidential computing (DeCC) into their dApps.
Hacken is already a partner with Secret providing highly regarded audit services to the ecosystem. Now, these services will be extended to the successful startups joining the programme.
As a vertically integrated company, Hacken focuses on delivering full-range Web3 security solutions for Web3 projects, from smart contract and blockchain protocol audits to bug bounties and post-deployment monitoring. Their services include:
Penetration Testing: Web & Mobile App, AP, Cloud Infrastructure
Ensuring Web3 becomes more secure will require a concerted effort to enhance security protocols, foster collaboration among industry players, and educate users on best practices to mitigate risks.
Web3’s decentralized framework promises groundbreaking opportunities, but it also introduces substantial security risks. In 2023, cybercriminals exploited these vulnerabilities, leading to $1.9 billion in financial losses through scams and breaches. By the first quarter of 2024, another $824 million was lost, setting the stage for potential annual losses exceeding $3 billion.
Hacken’s strength lies in their deep specialization across diverse programming languages, blockchains, and ecosystems, combined with a commitment to excellence in service using the latest tools and unified methodologies.
Certified Professionals: The highest number of auditors with OSCP, CCSSA, CEP & BEP, and CNSS certifications on the market
Blockchain Leadership: Hacken actively participate in industry organizations such as Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, INATBA, C4, Crypto Valley, ERC3643, Code_
Industry Recognition: 76% presence among the SERP Top 25 Smart Contract Audit Companies, along with stellar reviews and awards on platforms like Clutch
Under this collaboration, Hacken’s specialists will carry out thorough technical assessments for projects seeking entry into Secret Builders’ Program. These evaluations will examine areas like the quality of technical documentation, the strength of security protocols, the integrity of the code, and the overall technical soundness of the projects.
As a reference for builders, the Secret Network team has provided documentation and demo applications showing its Confidential Computing Layer in action on Etherlink. Etherlink builders can start from an exciting array of use-cases that the teams have already put together such as: confidential voting, secure random number generation, encrypted storage, and sealed-bid auctions.
Now audit assurance will be available to the successful companies.
