With the rise in crypto prices, there will undoubtedly be a surge in on-chain developments. That will lead to an unparalleled demand in smart contract security. We are still heavily understaffed !

It took me a long time to realize this: Compulsive info-gathering isn’t just about dopamine—it’s rooted in low self-esteem that comes from feeling powerless. You chase “knowledge” to mask the lack of mastery over anything. It’s a mimicry of intellect, which is superficial.

Here's an analogy: Understanding a codebase is just like understanding an engine. You grasp each part of individually and, then you understand the local synergy of multiple parts. Follow this for every part and you can visualize the entire engine running in your mind.

vm.mockCall is heavily under-appreciated ! It avoids all the pain you need to go through to achieve the initial states of an exploit. book.getfoundry.sh/cheatcodes/moc…

mfers will write hello world and adopt this entire persona

Diving into test files is still the best way to grasp a contract’s intended flow. A well-written test suite (not in Hardhat 🙏) saves time, letting researchers focus on depth. Auditing becomes fun and interactive when you play with the test files, rather than just staring.

LLM's are great for syntax understanding. But over reliance of it for understanding the logic behind implementation will lead to growth plateau in long run. It's better to think hard. The more you think hard, the more hard thinking becomes easier. We call it Neuroplasticity.

An attack vector that I recently figured out on my own was : atomically calling opposite functions like deposit/withdraw, stake/unstake etc. in the same block. This is useful especially if there is a lack of fee enforced or cooldown period that could prevent or make this attack

A very common misconception about Solidity compilation is that using `via-ir` flag will make it faster. On the contrary, it will [usually] increase your compilation time. Normal Compilation : Solidity -> EVM Assembly -> EVM Optimizer (multiple iterations) -> Bytecode

When I'm out of attack vectors, I start journaling—writing down everything I know about the protocol until I run out of words. This reveals blind spots I’ve overlooked and helps me generate new what-if scenarios. Some examples below:

Want to become a top-tier web3 security researcher? The most important thing is to not limit yourself. Don't be afraid of unfamiliar languages or protocols. Don't use "I don't understand this language" or "I don't like this protocol" as excuses to avoid difficulties. In fact,

A must read for every upcoming SR justinmath.com/advice-on-upsk…

Client satisfaction is a byproduct of not just high quality audits. It’s effective communication, timely updates and willingness to provide more value. That’s how you build a long term reputation.

It is important to put as much efforts and attention during the fix review as normal audits.

Must read security checklist for cross-chain protocols. Highly recommended. github.com/windhustler/In…

Understanding the codebase and identifying bugs should not be treated as separate stages. They progress in parallel. Ironically, rushing the understanding part in hopes of devoting more time to bugs finding stage will increase the likelihood of overlooking of bugs.

Got a new perspective regarding exploit recovery process. euler.finance/blog/war-peace…

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