Security You Can Trust: Pondo Protocol Completes Two Independent Audits
At Pondo, your security is our top priority. We are committed to building trust with our community by ensuring transparency, robust technology, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Today, we are proud to announce the results of two independent audits conducted by leading blockchain security firms: Veridise and ZK Security.
These audits were performed to ensure that Pondo Protocol is secure, resilient, and fully prepared to deliver a seamless staking experience.
Audit Highlights:
- Veridise:
Scope: Focused on Pondo’s smart contracts and overall infrastructure.
Findings:
- 23 vulnerabilities identified, including 6 critical/high-severity issues. Resolution: All critical and high-severity vulnerabilities have been resolved, along with most medium-severity issues.
- Improvements in protocol accounting and governance mechanisms to enhance transparency and security.
- Strengthened defenses against denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, ensuring stability during high-volume activity.
2. ZKSecurity:
Scope: Focused on ensuring the security of Aleo’s privacy-preserving architecture and Pondo’s integration within it.
Findings:
- Verified Pondo’s compatibility with Aleo’s ecosystem.
- Identified opportunities to optimize the staking process for efficiency and user experience.
- Confirmed the protocol’s alignment with Aleo’s privacy-first principles.
Both audits underscore Pondo Protocol’s strong foundation while providing actionable insights that we have already addressed to further improve the platform.
What This Means for You
Peace of Mind: Your assets are safeguarded by a protocol that has undergone rigorous third-party evaluation.
Reliability: With all critical vulnerabilities resolved, Pondo Protocol is now more robust than ever.
Transparency: We’re sharing the full audit reports so you can see exactly how we’ve improved.
You can access the full audit reports here:
Our Commitment to Security
Audits are just one step in our journey to providing the safest and most reliable staking platform for Aleo. We are continuously monitoring and improving the protocol to stay ahead of potential risks.
Thank you for trusting us with your staking journey. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue building the most secure and innovative staking solution in the Aleo ecosystem.
