Category: Smart Contracts

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Withdrawal Pattern in Solidity

Smart contracts deployed on blockchain platforms like Ethereum have revolutionized various industries by enabling decentralized and trustless transactions. However, ensuring the security of funds managed by smart contracts is paramount. One essential design pattern used to achieve this goal is the Solidity Withdrawal Pattern. In this blog post, we’ll delve into what the Withdrawal Pattern […]

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Signature Verification on Smart Contracts

In the realm of blockchain development, ensuring the legitimacy of off-chain actions is crucial. This becomes particularly important when integrating functionalities that require user interaction outside the smart contract’s direct control. This blog post dives into a powerful approach that leverages the capabilities of Web3.js. We’ll explore how to sign messages off-chain using Web3.js and […]

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Patterns for Upgradeable Smart Contracts

The very essence of blockchain technology, immutability, can be a double-edged sword for smart contracts. While it guarantees security and transparency, it also makes adapting to changes and fixing bugs a challenge. Thankfully, ingenious developers have introduced upgradeability patterns to navigate this dilemma. Why Upgrade Smart Contracts? Imagine deploying a smart contract that governs a […]

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Smart Contract Testing: Javascript vs Solidity

Smart contracts, the self-executing code on blockchains, require rigorous testing to ensure their security and functionality. Two primary approaches emerge: testing in Javascript and testing directly in Solidity. This blog post delves into the pros and cons of each method, along with popular frameworks like Hardhat and Foundry. Javascript Testing: Solidity Testing: Hardhat vs. Foundry: […]

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Fuzz Testing for Smart Contracts with Foundry

In the ever-evolving world of blockchain technology, securing smart contracts is paramount. These contracts, essentially self-executing programs, hold and manage valuable assets, making them prime targets for malicious attacks. Traditional testing methods often fall short in uncovering hidden vulnerabilities, leaving contracts exposed. This is where fuzz testing steps in, employing a powerful approach to fortify […]

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Testing smart contracts with hardhat

Smart contracts, the self-executing programs on blockchains, play a crucial role in decentralized applications (dApps). However, their immutability amplifies the importance of thorough testing. Bugs in a deployed contract can be costly, leading to unexpected behavior and even potential loss of funds. This is where Hardhat comes into play, offering a robust and developer-friendly environment […]

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Denial of Service Attacks in Smart Contracts

Today, let’s delve into the intriguing world of smart contracts and the vulnerabilities they face, specifically focusing on the menace of Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. Understanding Smart Contracts: Smart contracts, often built on blockchain platforms like Ethereum, enable trustless and decentralized execution of agreements. However, the distributed nature of these systems doesn’t make them […]

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