CertiK
Blockchain security firm providing smart-contract audits, formal verification and the Skynet real-time on-chain risk monitoring API.
Our Verdict
Well-known Web3 audit shop with broad services; quality depends on team, and the brand is polarizing.
Pros
- Recognized brand gives audit reports strong market signal
- Skynet API offers continuous on-chain risk monitoring
- Formal verification available for high-value protocols
- Large auditor team handles enterprise engagements fast
Cons
- Past audits of exploited protocols hurt credibility
- Audit quality reportedly varies by assigned team
- Pricing premium versus independent auditor collectives
- Marketing-heavy positioning rubs serious researchers wrong
Best for: Protocols that need a recognized brand stamp plus on-chain monitoring for compliance signaling.
Not for: Teams who prioritize researcher reputation over brand recognition on audit reports.
When to Use CertiK
Good fit if you need
- Smart contract audit before DeFi protocol mainnet launch
- Formal verification of token contract business logic
- Skynet real-time on-chain risk monitoring for exchanges
- Security score integration for NFT marketplace due diligence
- Bridge contract vulnerability assessment for cross-chain apps
Lock-in Assessment
High 2/5
Lock-in Score 2/5
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- custom
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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