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6/29/2026

The original title is: "Pre-Deploy vs. Post-Deploy Web3 Security: Two Different Problems"
Original: Pre-Deploy vs. Post-Deploy Web3 Security: Two Different Problems
Short summary
Web3 security requires two distinct approaches: pre-deploy code audits catch bugs before launch (like the Euler Finance exploit), while post-deploy monitoring catches live scams and rug pulls. Most teams treat security as a one-time audit checkbox, missing half the risk surface. Developers should run pre-audit tools, commission formal audits for >$1M TVL, and deploy with real-time monitoring; traders should verify honeypot status before buying.
- •Pre-deploy audits catch code bugs; post-deploy monitoring catches live rug pulls and honeypots—both are required
- •Three audits missed Euler's $197M vulnerability; real-time monitoring could have stopped Nomad's $190M drain
- •Developer checklist: AI pre-audit tools (free) → formal audits (>$1M TVL) → real-time monitoring before launch
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