In tandem with the rise in blockchain technology is the formidable risk associated with it. The concern extends to security challenges surrounding the crypto industry, namely phishing, smart contract vulnerabilities, and blind signing. A redefined solution striving to combat these adversities is the antivirus tool launched by the crypto asset management product De.Fi on zkSync Era blockchain.
What sets this tool apart? Its purpose extends to safeguarding users from malicious crypto exploits. Whilst this may sound like a security standard, let’s not overlook that over $300 million was reportedly lost by crypto traders due to such exploits within the past month alone. One could argue therefore, that standard protection protocols may not be sufficient anymore.
How does the De.Fi antivirus tool function? By simply connecting their wallets or scanning smart contract addresses onto the De.Fi platform, users can access this layer of security. An additional boon is that claims have been made by De.Fi representatives that users can revoke potential risks in real time from any token, NFT, or trading vault built on zkSync Era.
To keep the word ‘efficient’ in ‘efficient security’, the service continually scans and monitors over 30,000 smart contracts deployed on the zkSync Era blockchain. But is it all a bed of roses? As with anything in life, and certainly in the crypto-verse, being on your guard is essential.
Permissionless protocols, a characteristic feature of these networks, are celebrated for enabling freedom by allowing anyone to participate in ecosystems like Ethereum and zkSync Era. But the flip side of this freedom coin is an important caveat. “They also come with a critical responsibility for its users and builders to practice due diligence,” warns Marco Cora, senior vice president of business and operations at Matter Labs, the build behind zkSync.
The more freedom, the more the need for responsibility. It is simply a matter of balance, not too dissimilar to standing on a tightrope. Practicing and promoting due diligence becomes more than just a cybersecurity practice. It rises to the level of being a moral necessity in avoiding scams in the permissionless networks’ environment.
All in all, to make blockchain technology risk-free remains a titanic endeavor. While De.Fi’s antivirus tool does add a new layer of protection, a conscientious vigilance from the users is an equally crucial part of the security equation in the crypto world
Source: Coindesk
