Workshop

Seasides 2025 Edition

Smart contract security 101

The acquired skills can be readily implemented in assessing the security of modern smart contracts.

Participants will be equipped to effectively address common challenges encountered in smart contract security assessments.

This training guarantees a rich learning experience for all attendees even for beginners.

Advanced students will emerge with enhanced skills and streamlined workflows, enabling them to excel in the field of smart contract security.

The skills acquired during the training are highly practical and directly applicable to real-world smart contract assessments.

Smart Contract Security Workshop Agenda

Smart Contract Security Workshop Agenda

1. Introduction to Smart Contracts

  • Understanding the fundamentals of smart contracts.
  • Their role in blockchain ecosystems.
  • Importance in decentralized applications (DApps).

2. Smart Contract Architecture

  • Exploring the structure and components of smart contracts.
  • Contract deployment and interaction.
  • Contract states and lifecycle.

3. Solidity Programming Language

  • Proficiency in Solidity—the primary language for smart contracts.
  • Data types, control structures, and functions.
  • Inheritance and modularity in Solidity programming.

4. Common Smart Contract Vulnerabilities

  • Reentrancy attacks.
  • Integer overflows and underflows.
  • Unauthorized access vulnerabilities.
  • Front-running attacks.

5. Security Best Practices

  • Industry-standard security guidelines and best practices.
  • Secure coding practices and input validation.
  • Access control mechanisms and error handling techniques.

6. Smart Contract Auditing Tools

  • Exploring tools and frameworks for security auditing.
  • Static analyzers and vulnerability scanners.

7. Platform-Specific Vulnerabilities

  • Unique security challenges on different blockchain platforms.
  • Focus on Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, and others.
  • Mitigation strategies for platform-specific vulnerabilities.

8. Hands-on Challenges

  • Practical exercises to test knowledge and skills.
  • Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in smart contracts.
  • Problem-solving tasks to reinforce learning.

Workshop Overview

This training provides a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of smart contract security, covering both theoretical concepts and practical implementation. Participants will gain the necessary skills to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in smart contracts and enhance the security of decentralized applications.

This comprehensive training course in smart contract audit is the result of years of practical experience gained through auditing and researching smart contracts. It is designed to equip participants with actionable skills that can be immediately applied in the field of smart contract security.

The course structure revolves around the best practices outlined in smart contract auditing, covering a wide range of topics including vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and specific auditing techniques. Unlike traditional lecture-style courses, this training adopts a hands-on approach, allowing participants to actively engage in practical challenges and exercises.

Throughout the training, instructors will guide participants in troubleshooting common issues and maximizing the effectiveness of their auditing techniques.