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DeFi Protocol Security Checklist Before Audit and Mainnet

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A no-fluff pre-audit checklist to reduce critical findings and improve launch confidence for DeFi products.

Audits are strongest when protocol teams enter with solid invariants, comprehensive tests, and clear threat assumptions. Before audit, lock down privileged access, emergency controls, and upgrade policy. Run fuzzing against edge cases and simulate failure paths. Publish assumptions internally so product and engineering teams align on acceptable risk. Mainnet confidence comes from process maturity, not just passing a report.

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Cross-functional engineers, product strategists, and growth operators helping teams design, build, and scale Web3, AI, and full-stack products with measurable business outcomes.

Credentials: Delivered 320+ products and platform iterations across Web3 and SaaS | Production experience with smart contracts, DeFi, and AI automation systems | Process includes architecture review, security-first delivery, and growth measurement

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