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Vijay Krishnan
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Vijay Krishnan

Vijay Krishnan, an experienced expert in blockchain and Web3, holds the position of head of SysOps for Linea, a Layer 2 blockchain at Consensys. With a rich background in blockchain, he's guided Fortune 100 companies from ideation to product build. With over 50 projects and 300+ use cases to his credit, Vijay has left an indelible mark on the industry. Prior to Consensys, he pioneered the AWS Partner Blockchain ecosystem and led IBM North America's Blockchain Practice. With two decades on Wall Street, he possesses deep financial and tech insights. Vijay, a leader and subject matter expert, empowers clients in DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and the metaverse. Beyond work, he's a mentor, speaker, author, and organic farmer. His knowledge and innovation continue to shape the blockchain and Web3 landscape.
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Understanding smart contract security tooling and audits

We will start with tooling first and then move on to auditing. As a beginner, you should be able to distinguish between security and auditing concerns.

A smart contract developer should use tools to ensure their code is free of vulnerabilities for several reasons:

  • Financial implications: Smart contracts often handle and manage valuable assets, such as cryptocurrencies and tokens. Vulnerable smart contracts can lead to significant financial losses, both for the developer and the users.
  • Immutability: Once deployed on a blockchain, smart contracts are immutable, meaning they cannot be changed or updated. Any vulnerabilities present in the code will persist, making it crucial to identify and fix issues before deployment.
  • Trust and reputation: Ensuring that smart contracts are secure is essential for building trust among users and maintaining a good reputation in the industry. Security breaches and loss of funds...
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Vijay Krishnan

Vijay Krishnan, an experienced expert in blockchain and Web3, holds the position of head of SysOps for Linea, a Layer 2 blockchain at Consensys. With a rich background in blockchain, he's guided Fortune 100 companies from ideation to product build. With over 50 projects and 300+ use cases to his credit, Vijay has left an indelible mark on the industry. Prior to Consensys, he pioneered the AWS Partner Blockchain ecosystem and led IBM North America's Blockchain Practice. With two decades on Wall Street, he possesses deep financial and tech insights. Vijay, a leader and subject matter expert, empowers clients in DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and the metaverse. Beyond work, he's a mentor, speaker, author, and organic farmer. His knowledge and innovation continue to shape the blockchain and Web3 landscape.
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