Web3 Security Alert: Avoiding Common Attack Vectors
Web3 Security Alert: Avoiding Common Attack Vectors
馃毃 Crypto Scams Exposed
A recent advisory from Chainlink highlights two critical moments when users should exercise caution to prevent crypto-related attacks: sending transactions and approving dApps. Attackers often exploit user mistakes during these steps, such as failing to verify destination addresses or granting unnecessary permissions. The advisory emphasizes the importance of double-checking details and revoking approvals after using dApps to mitigate risks.
馃敀 Web3 Watchtower: Common Attack Vectors 馃敀 Effective crypto hacks on users often use simple forms of deception. While staying secure in crypto鈥攁nd across the Internet鈥攎eans staying constantly vigilant, there are two key moments when you should always pause and double-check
Spicenet Joins Chainlink Build Program for Enhanced DeFi Infrastructure
**Spicenet has joined Chainlink Build** to strengthen its DeFi brokerage network with enhanced oracle services and technical support. **Key Partnership Details:** - Spicenet gains access to Chainlink's data feeds and cross-chain infrastructure - CCIP integration will enable seamless cross-chain token transfers - In exchange, Spicenet allocates a percentage of native tokens to Chainlink service providers **About Spicenet's Platform:** Spicenet operates a DeFi brokerage network connecting users to leading protocols across ecosystems. Their products include: - **Spice Flow** - plug-and-play API for DeFi access - **Spice Edge** - SDK connecting liquidity across platforms **Program Benefits:** - Exclusive access to Chainlink as primary infrastructure provider - Early access to new product releases - Enhanced security for DeFi operations This partnership strengthens Spicenet's ability to provide secure, cross-chain DeFi services while expanding Chainlink's ecosystem reach. [Learn more about Spicenet](https://spicenet.io/)
Kiln Finance CEO Explains How CRE Powers $18B+ Staking Platform
At SmartCon 2025, **Kiln Finance CEO Laszlo Szabo** demonstrated how his protocol leverages **Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE)** to manage over **$18 billion in staked assets**. The presentation focused on three key capabilities: - **Secure data management** for institutional-grade operations - **Automated processes** that reduce manual intervention - **Cross-chain execution** enabling seamless multi-blockchain functionality Kiln's integration showcases CRE's ability to **simplify complex staking operations** while maintaining enterprise security standards. The platform's success with delegated assets highlights growing institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure. This follows recent industry discussions about CRE serving as an **orchestration layer** that connects various blockchain components into unified ecosystems.
Chainlink Runtime Environment Powers Next-Gen Risk Oracles for DeFi Safety
**Risk oracles are becoming critical infrastructure** for onchain finance, but their design determines whether they reduce or introduce risk to protocols. The **Chainlink Runtime Environment (CRE)** offers a modular framework for building resilient risk oracle systems with: - Custom pricing logic for complex instruments - Dynamic risk parameters for efficiency and safety - Automated circuit-breaker functionality - Verifiable, decentralized infrastructure **LlamaRisk chose CRE** to power LlamaGuard NAV, integrated by Aave Horizon for pricing tokenized real-world assets. The partnership separates responsibilities effectively: - **Chainlink** provides trusted infrastructure for data validation - **LlamaRisk** configures transparent risk logic on top of CRE This creates a **transparent, automated risk management system** designed for institutional-grade tokenized assets while maintaining DeFi's decentralization principles. Protocols implementing properly designed risk oracles gain advantages through stronger safety, more efficient markets, and better institutional alignment. [Read LlamaGuard research](https://research.llamarisk.com/research/llamaguard-release)
馃敆 USDUC Goes Cross-Chain
**Unstable Coin** has upgraded to Chainlink's interoperability standard, transforming USDUC into a **Cross-Chain Token (CCT)**. **Key developments:** - Enables seamless token transfers between **HyperEVM and Solana** networks - Uses Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (**CCIP**) - Integrated **Chainlink Data Streams** for sub-second data delivery The integration provides highly secure, real-time data to power more reliable and efficient **DeFi markets** across multiple blockchain networks.
馃敆 Bittensor Bridges to Base
**General TAO Ventures** has partnered with **Chainlink** to launch **Project Rubicon**, bringing Bittensor's subnet alpha tokens to Base network. **Key Features:** - Non-custodial liquid staking of Bittensor subnet alpha tokens - Transforms tokens into **ERC-20 compatible xAlpha assets** - Uses Chainlink CCIP as the canonical bridging solution - Enables integration with DeFi protocols like Aerodrome **Technical Impact:** - CCIP is now live on **Bittensor EVM** - Opens ecosystem for builders to create cross-chain applications - Connects decentralized AI network tokens to broader Web3 markets This integration expands Bittensor's reach beyond its native ecosystem, allowing subnet tokens to participate in established DeFi protocols on Base.