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The Dedaub Security Suite continues to evolve with features designed to simplify blockchain transaction monitoring and security analysis. These new capabilities address Web3 challenges and empower developers, security professionals, and organizations to work more effectively. Here’s an overview of what’s new.

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Blockchain Transaction Monitoring Available to Free-Tier Users

We are excited to offer all registered users free access to Blockchain Transaction Monitoring queries.

With our free plan, users can set up monitoring bots or queries to track on-chain activities and trigger custom actions through webhooks. These tools allow users to flag unusual transactions or stay alert to specific on-chain events, empowering them to maintain vigilant oversight of their projects. Blockchain transaction monitoring is essential for this oversight.

(For the free tier of the application, there are limits in how many queries can be running simultaneously, or generating alerts.)

Login today and try it out. 

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Multi-Chain Monitoring Agents

Monitoring agents are now network-agnostic, meaning they can track activities across multiple blockchains, like Ethereum and other EVM-compatible networks. Blockchain transaction monitoring across these networks is now more efficient.

For example, a DeFi project that runs on Ethereum and Binance can now monitor high-value token transfers and detect suspicious behavior on both networks simultaneously. Updated macros make configuring these cross-chain queries easy, ensuring seamless and efficient monitoring.

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Public Function-Based Similarity

Identifying patterns across contracts is now more straightforward. The Public Function-Based Similarity feature allows users to find contracts with similar functions to their target contract. This feature uses large language models (LLMs) to detect similarities.

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Enhanced Monitoring Editor

The updated monitoring editor simplifies the query writing process, making it faster and more intuitive. The query language server now offers real-time suggestions, including table and macro names, helping users quickly identify the correct syntax and options for their monitoring requirements. Additionally, the revamped error reporting system accurately identifies issues in queries, such as undefined variables or incorrect filters, and provides actionable feedback to help users resolve these issues. This is especially useful for blockchain transaction monitoring queries.

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Monitoring Star Rating System

The Monitoring Star Rating System within the Dedaub Security Suite allows users to quickly provide feedback on monitoring queries. Using this star rating system to share their experiences, users contribute to a valuable library of insights that assist others in finding the right tools to meet their needs. This approach ensures the platform stays focused on practical, real-world use cases.

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Blockchain Transaction Monitoring Folders for Organization

The new monitoring folders feature allows users to systematically organize queries systematically, ensuring better clarity and accessibility within the Dedaub Security Suite. Users can navigate their query library quickly and maintain a cleaner workspace by categorizing queries into dedicated folders for better blockchain transaction monitoring.

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Advanced RPC Fetch Functions

The latest Dedaub Security Suite introduces advanced monitoring capabilities that support external REST API requests. Five new functions allow users to incorporate data from external sources directly into their monitoring queries. The system supports HTTP GET, POST, and PUT requests.

Results from the requests can be joined against results from other tables. 

In total, there are 5 new functions:

• http_get() for all GET requests
• http_get_json() for GET requests that return json strings
• http_get_json_array() for GET requests that return json arrays
• http_post() for POST requests
• http_put() for PUT requests

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Cross-Chain Contract Lists

With the new cross-chain contract lists feature, users can manage contract data spanning multiple blockchain networks in one unified list. For instance, users can create a single list to monitor contracts deployed on Ethereum and other EVM-compatible networks. This helps streamline blockchain transaction monitoring across networks.

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Annotate and Share Transaction Traces

Transaction traces now support annotations, making it easier to interpret complex data. Users can add custom highlights and aliases to addresses and share these annotated traces with their team for collaborative analysis.

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Blockchain Monitoring + contract lists = ♥️

Users can now incorporate contract lists into their monitoring query.

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Improved Gnosis Proxy Support

We’ve added better support for Gnosis proxies to our Security Suite! You can now interact with the proxy using the underlying implementation ABI.

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Advanced Code View

Play around with our new advanced code view in the decompiler and projects! The new code view allows multiple code representations to open concurrently in a split panel, with the ability to synchronize the two in some cases.

Previous Security Suite Suite Updates

Dedaub is proud to sponsor the DeFi Security Summit (DSS) 2024, which will be held from November 7th to 9th in Bangkok. The summit aims to enhance the security of smart contracts in decentralized finance. This sponsorship reflects our commitment to bolstering Web3 by elevating blockchain security standards and promoting collaboration within the ecosystem.

In the 2024 edition, we’re contributing to two key sessions:

1. SEAL Panel: “Safer Development: Don’t Get Rekt”

This panel will cover best practices for secure development, with insights from top security leaders. Gain practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls in smart contract development.

2. “Smart Contracts to Embeddings: Using Off-the-Shelf LLMs for Fun and Profit”

Dedaub will demonstrate how Large Language Models (LLMs) can improve smart contract analysis, providing developers with new tools to understand and enhance contract security.

DSS 2024 | About DeFi Security Summit

The DeFi Security Summit (DSS) is an annual, marketing-free event dedicated to advancing the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications and blockchain-based technology. Inspired by renowned security conferences like CCC and Defcon, DSS is a platform for white-hat hackers, protocol builders, security researchers, and tool providers to collaborate and share insights. The summit focuses on education, technical advancements, and best practices to secure blockchain applications’ on-chain and off-chain components. DSS 2024 will be the third edition, building on the success of previous years. For more info, visit https://defisecuritysummit.org/.

About Dedaub 

Dedaub is a pioneer in Smart Contract security technology and auditing. We blend cutting-edge program analysis with real-world white-hat hacking. As a founding collaborator of the SEAL 911 initiative, we contribute to emergency response frameworks within the blockchain ecosystem. Trusted by leading protocols, Dedaub is the security partner for Oasis Protocol Sapphire and collaborates with the Chainlink BUILD program. Our role on the ZKSync Security Council and as a security advisor to Arbitrum DAO emphasizes our commitment to safeguarding major Web3 projects.

We’re thrilled to announce that Dedaub is now a member of the ZKsync Security Council. We’re grateful for the community’s recognition of our efforts to play an active role in securing and maintaining the integrity of the Web3 space.

What is the ZKsync Security Council?

The ZKsync Security Council is a governance body tasked with safeguarding the security of the ZKsync protocol (ZKsync ERA, ZK Chains, and other components of ZKsync). Comprised of at least nine technical experts, the council has the authority to perform both standard and emergency actions to address security threats. Members are Signers of a multisig wallet, giving them the power to execute critical decisions that protect the protocol. Read more. 

Emergency Responses

The Security Council can freeze the ZKsync protocol in response to security threats, such as critical bugs or exploits. A Soft Freeze lasts for 12 hours and requires approval from three Security Council Members. A Hard Freeze lasts for seven days and requires approval from nine Security Council members. 

An Emergency Upgrade can be implemented during a freeze to address the threat. Any Security Council Member may initiate an Emergency Upgrade without the approval of the Token Assembly.

Why Dedaub Was Selected

Dedaub was selected for the ZKsync Security Council because of its extensive expertise in smart contract security. The company has successfully completed over 200 security audits, conducted impact studies for the Ethereum Foundation, and developed innovative security Web3 technologies as part of its security suite.  

The Dedaub team boasts exceptional academic credentials, with most members holding relevant PhDs, providing a solid foundation for our rigorous approach to Web3 security. ZKsync Security Council is one of many entities that trust Dedaub to increase its security expertise for its initiatives. Dedaub is also a founding member of the Security Alliance (SEAL), Arbitrum DAO Security Advisor, Oasis, and Chainlink Security Partners.

The Importance of Being Part of the ZKsync Security Council

Dedaub’s role in the ZKsync Security Council is actively protecting the ZKsync protocol. We our commitment to enhancing smart contract security and building trust in decentralized platforms and ZK rollups. 

Dedaub has invested heavily in preparing for ZK technologies and sponsored the House of ZK event in Brussels, which featured discussions on Zero Knowledge technology and networking opportunities. Neville Grech, Dedaub’s co-founder, participated in a panel on “Trustless Interoperability Using ZK,” along with other industry experts.

Dedaub is proud to sponsor the SPLASH 2024 conference, helping unite top thinkers in software, programming languages, and systems. We support the community’s advancement of computer science, extending beyond our Web3 security work. 

The Doctoral Symposium, where mid-stage doctoral students receive vital research guidance, aligns with our academic roots. Led by university professors, our team is a powerhouse of expertise, with most members holding PhDs. We believe advanced knowledge is vital to delivering exceptional solutions and are excited to foster future tech leaders.

“SPLASH 2024 is where ideas meet action. At Dedaub, we push boundaries—whether in blockchain security or academic thought. By backing SPLASH 2024 , we’re investing in the minds that will define our industry. It’s about innovation, integrity, and preparing the next generation to lead.” Yannis Smaragdakis, Co-founder of Dedaub

Dedaub’s co-founders and senior researchers will attend, supporting open dialogue and contributing to the development of innovative solutions for technology’s future.

Sponsoring SPLASH 2024 emphasizes our commitment to expanding knowledge and empowering the next generation of technology leaders. We see this conference as a platform for pushing the boundaries of blockchain and smart contract security while nurturing emerging talents.

For those attending SPLASH 2024, we look forward to engaging with you, exchanging ideas, and exploring the future of programming together.

About SPLASH 2024

SPLASH (ACM SIGPLAN International Conference on Systems, Programming, Languages, and Applications: Software for Humanity) covers various software creation and delivery aspects. It’s a leading conference at the crossroads of programming languages and software engineering. SPLASH 2024 will feature the co-located OOPSLA, Onward!, SAS, GPCE, and SLE conferences, as well as SPLASH-E and other engaging workshops and events. 
SPLASH 2024 will bring together researchers and practitioners worldwide to explore the latest advancements and trends in software and programming languages. We are excited to be part of this dynamic event and to contribute to the ongoing dialogue on shaping the future of software development. Learn more.

Dedaub Security Suite is renowned for its powerful EVM bytecode decompiler, which users have hailed as the best in the industry. Just as a quick sample of how much it’s appreciated, one testimonial reads, “I love the Dedaub decompiler—No other tool even comes close to what Dedaub has created.” The Dedaub Security Suite is a collection of web3 security technology tools, with the decompiler being the most popular in the community. In this blog post, we share our suite’s latest milestones, new features, and platform improvements.

Enhanced EVM bytecode Decompiler Insights

Our decompiler now extracts additional information about high-level storage and memory structures, such as mappings, arrays, and structs. This enhancement provides deeper insights into your contract’s storage and memory, enabling a more thorough analysis and understanding of on-chain bytecode.

Expanding Our Chain Support

We’re proud to announce the recent addition of Binance (@BNBCHAIN), Blast (@blast-l2), and Polygon (@0xPolygon) to our Dedaub Security Suite, which now fully supports eight major EVM chains. 

Our ongoing expansion aims to provide a comprehensive security technology solution for all EVM-compatible ecosystems, ensuring your projects remain secure across multiple platforms.

Advanced Pre-Deployment Analysis

Our platform now includes enhanced analysis capabilities, particularly for pre-deployment “Projects.” This feature enables precise fuzzing of undeployed contracts, which significantly improves our static analysis engine. 

These improvements drastically reduce analysis timeouts without compromising precision and completeness, ensuring faster and more accurate results. Learn more.

On-Demand Analysis with GPT Integration

Dedaub Security Suite now offers on-demand analysis of project contracts using GPT technology. Leveraging advanced GPT prompts, our platform provides detailed insights that complement our traditional static analyses. This feature helps uncover hidden issues and suggests improvements, presenting findings succinctly with inline code snippets for easy inspection. Learn more.

Customizable On-Chain Transaction Monitoring

Our customizable blockchain monitoring solution utilizes an enhanced PostgreSQL database to detect on-chain activities, establish periodic executions, and create custom alerts. For instance, you can set up a monitoring agent to identify large fund transfers to or from a yield farming vault. Learn more.

Create Your Free Account and Access the Dedaub Decompiler

Sticking to our mission, “… to ensure the integrity of the blockchain ecosystem by transforming complex smart contracts into clear, secure, and reliable systems,” Dedaub is committed to contributing to web3 security by offering the entire community free access to our advanced technology. Create your free account today and access the powerful Dedaub decompiler. 

Dedaub is excited to participate in ETHDenver 2024. During the conference, Dedaub will showcase its advanced security technology solutions. Its team will members discuss the safety of Web3 applications, build partnerships, and share insights to enhance security standards within the Web3 ecosystem.

Visit Dedaub at Booth #251 in Devtopia at ETHDenver 2024!

Dedaub’s booth, #251, is in the vibrant Devtopia space. We invite technology enthusiasts to visit and attend one of the Suite demos, where we’ll explore the cutting-edge capabilities of static analysis, formal verification, Monitoring, and Alerting service.

In the demo, you will have the opportunity to learn about our tools that utilize formal analysis and statistical learning to examine possible states and paths of Smart Contracts, efficiently identifying vulnerabilities. Additionally, you will see how our customizable agents can provide essential insights into on-chain activities. Check out the Demo calendar on our Dedaub booth playbook.

Moreover, it is an excellent opportunity to interact with our team and discover how we can safeguard your Web3 projects.

Spotlight | Dedaub Talk

One of the main events during Dedaub’s participation at ETHDenver 2024 will be a talk by co-founder Yannis Smaragdakis, a respected authority on blockchain security. The presentation is scheduled for February 29, 2024, at 4:25 PM: “All Your Contract Are Belong to Us: Analyzing All Deployed SCs”

Every time there is a need to analyze a large number of Smart Contracts, Dedaub is the default partner–in war rooms, Ethereum Foundation impact studies, and widespread bugs.

Dedaub has built on its leading EVM decompiler to produce technology for querying all EVM smart contracts ever deployed. The talk will go over cool recent cases:

• Solidity compiler bug: “most deployed contract addresses contain mostly junk code!”
• Helping the Ethereum Foundation study EVM changes
• Ecosystem-level threats: use in major “war rooms,” e.g., ThirdWeb vulnerability.

About @EthereumDenver 2024

ETHDenver 2024, known as the Year of the SporkWhale, will occur in Denver from February 23 to March 3, 2024. It aims to turn the city into a hub for blockchain innovation. ETHDenver is a community-owned innovation festival powered by SporkDAO that offers a variety of activities, including workshops, technical presentations, bootcamps, and networking parties. Learn more.

As a founding collaborator of the Security Alliance (SEAL), Dedaub celebrates SEAL’s public debut, a significant milestone in crypto security. The alliance consists of more than 50 Web3 and cybersecurity organizations. Its goal is to strengthen the security of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Before its public debut, SEAL connected users, developers, and experts and offered free Web3 simulation exercises.

SEAL’s dedication to setting high-security benchmarks within the crypto ecosystem aligns with our core capabilities. Dedaub is bringing to the table world-leading technologies and expertise in static and dynamic program analysis, reverse engineering, and ethical hacking. In the context of SEAL, we can contribute to developing more robust defense mechanisms against threats and ensure the blockchain ecosystem’s safety.

Dedaub supports the Whitehat Safe Harbor initiative and SEAL proactivity. This empowers ethical hackers to use cutting-edge tools like MEV bots to monitor and safeguard projects easily. The goal is to respond to challenges and incidents like the Nomad bridge hack.

Dedaub is proud to be part of SEAL, driving towards a more secure decentralized future.

Seal’s Public Debut | The security culture

By its very nature, the crypto market fosters a rigorous security culture. Its foundation on blockchain technology—a bastion of decentralized security—demands constant vigilance and innovation from its participants. It encourages the development of sophisticated security measures designed to protect against a wide range of threats.

Crypto security constantly changes and adapts to meet the challenges of advanced threats. Its strength relies on its community’sdge and expertise, including developers, researchers, and users, who work together to protect the infrastructure. Their collective efforts safeguard the system, embodying the core values that make Web3 a unique, resilient, and ever-growing reality.

Seal’s Public Debut | The security researchers’ playground

Crypto offers an exciting platform for security researchers, including those from web2 backgrounds, due to its complex challenges, high stakes, and the immediate impact of their work. This field merges theoretical knowledge with practical application, creating a rich environment for problem-solving.

Collaborating with SEAL through initiatives like SEAL Drills allows researchers to contribute while expanding their skill set significantly. These drills offer hands-on experience in real-world scenarios, enhancing their technical skills and understanding of blockchain intricacies. SEAL Drills prepare them to face formidable challenges and fosters a collaborative learning atmosphere with seasoned experts, making an ideal space for deploying and honing their security skills.

The collective and hands-on approach is crucial, especially when considering the advanced tools at our disposal, such as MEV bots, and the legal complexities surrounding their use.

Seal’s Public Debut | The Impact of MEV Bots under the Safe Harbor Agreement

The Whitehat Safe Harbor Agreement that SEAL promotes provides a legal framework for ethical hackers to conduct emergency rescues, primarily using MEV bots. This allows the community to monitor suspicious activities and take protection actions (when a protocol is under attack) without facing legal consequences.

The open and decentralized nature of cryptocurrency, which includes public code and lack of gatekeepers, makes it susceptible to hacking attempts. Therefore, it is important that security researchers are incentivized to protect it as much as attackers are motivated to steal funds.

In the past, many developers and security researchers were discouraged from assisting due to legal ambiguity with their employers. SEAL is promoting this initiative following its community members who regretted that more people would help if a legal framework existed.

Dedaub is committed to SEAL’s mission to protect decentralization and urges the community to join the cause.

About Security Alliance (SEAL)

Security Alliance (SEAL), established with the support of blockchain innovators, has quickly become a cornerstone in the advancement of Web3 security. This alliance represents a collaborative effort among premier experts, from audit firms to ethical hackers. It is dedicated to pushing the security boundaries in the Web3 space. As one of its founding members, Dedaub has been at the forefront of this initiative, driven by a mutual commitment to bolster Web3 security.

SEAL operates as a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to protect the decentralized internet. Bringing together a diverse group of security experts—including auditors, bug bounty hunters, foundation security leaders, security researchers, and ethical hackers—marks a significant step in social coordination across different web3/crypto ecosystem sectors.

The alliance innovates with several key initiatives in the crypto ecosystem’s security framework. SEAL911 and SEAL Drills, for instance, are designed to provide immediate assistance and training against security threats, showcasing SEAL’s proactive approach to community support.

Additionally, the Safe Harbor Agreement for Whitehats, spearheaded by SEAL, emphasizes the alliance’s forward-thinking strategy to prepare for and mitigate future security threats. This agreement lays down a legal framework enabling ethical hackers to contribute to the crypto ecosystem’s security without fearing legal repercussions.

We invite the community to engage and provide feedback on the Whitehat Safe Harbor Agreement proposal hosted on Github. We welcome your insights until Pi Day, March 14, 2024.

At Dedaub, we have solid expertise in Smart Contract security, which allows us to contribute significantly to protecting the Web3 ecosystem, and we have recently achieved another milestone in our mission to establish trust and improve safety in the blockchain industry.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Dedaub TX Simulator Snap, a tool to transform how users engage with blockchain transactions.

What is the Dedaub TX Simulator Snap?

The Dedaub TX Simulator Snap is a cutting-edge tool that enables users to simulate transactions, evaluate the reliability and credibility of the accounts involved, and determine the financial consequences of their actions. Leveraging the extensive Smart Contract Database of Dedaub in real time, it provides users with up-to-date and comprehensive insights to make informed decisions.

How to Install Dedaub TX Simulator Snap

1. Add to MetaMask: Click the ‘Add to MetaMask‘ button.
2. Grant Permissions: The Snap will request the necessary access permissions during installation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

HOW DOES THE DEDAUB TRANSACTION SIMULATOR WORK?

The Dedaub Transaction Simulator interfaces with Dedaub’s Smart Contract database, conducting real-time simulations of transactions that mirror the conditions of the specified network.

WHAT ARE THE KEY BENEFITS OF USING THE DEDAUB TX SIMULATOR?

• Cost Efficiency: Save on gas fees by avoiding reverted transactions.
• Informed Decision-making: Understand the financial implications of transactions before sending them on-chain.
• Detailed Analysis: Get a comprehensive overview of asset transfers, state changes, gas consumption, and more.

HOW DO YOU INSTALL AND USE THE DEDAUB TX SIMULATOR?

You can find the Dedaub snap at the official Metamask snap store.

WHAT DOES THE SIMULATOR NOT DO?

The Dedaub Transaction Simulator does not execute transactions on-chain. Instead, it simulates them based on the network’s current state. During the testing phase, it does not carry out any actual transactions.

WHAT NETWORKS DOES THE SIMULATOR SUPPORT?

The currently supported networks are Ethereum Mainnet, Arbitrum, Optimism, Fantom, Avalanche, and Base.

HOW DO I REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT?

For any support inquiries related to the Dedaub Transaction Simulator, please contact our support team at contact@dedaub.com or through our Discord Support Channel.

About Dedaub

Dedaub has a history of over 200 audits for leading Web3 protocols and successful white-hat hacking endeavors that have safeguarded billions in Total Value Locked (TVL). The Ethereum Foundation trusts our team. We integrate academic research with practical hacker experience to offer unparalleled security services. To learn more about our journey and services, please visit https://dedaub.com.