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Ep.88 Hashlock Industry leading Blockchain Cybersecurity

In this must-listen episode of Blockstars Web3 Weekly, we explore how Fletcher and Jock transformed their belief in Web3 Revolution into blockchain .
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Welcome to Blockstars Web3 Weekly Podcast We will be talking about everything Web3 and Blockchain. Apart from the weekly Podcast, we will also use this platform to include keynote speeches our team presents. We will keep this light and fun, and easy to listen to. We will dive deep into the technology from time to time, but our goal is to educate and bring all of you on the Web3 journey with us. We will talk about popular technologies such as Blockchain, Development, NFTs and Crypto, and please be advised whatever is spoken about here is not financial advice.

Summary

This episode breaks down the essential elements required to protect blockchain projects within the continuously developing open-source environment alongside modern auditing technology development. Additionally you will learn incredible behind-the-scenes anecdotes about Trojan-laden zip files and their mission to become the leading Web3 security provider throughout 2025.

For serious blockchain investment and Web3 enthusiasts this episode delivers the essential information needed to understand security's urgent and indispensable role.

Chapters

00:00:00 - Introduction: Why Blockchain Security Matters

00:04:00 - The Origin Story of Hashlock

00:09:00 - Choosing the Right Co-Founder: Lessons from Fletcher and Jock

00:19:00 - Why Web3? The Importance of Decentralised Ownership

00:29:00 - Open-Source Security: Unique Challenges of Blockchain

00:39:00 - The Audit Process: Manual Checks vs. Automation

00:49:00 - Stories from the Trenches: Close Calls and Lessons Learned

01:00:00 - The Impact of Human Factors on Blockchain Security

01:10:00 - Closing Remarks and How to Connect with Hashlock

Key Topics

Blockchain Security in Web3: Web3's vital security need depends on safeguarding smart contracts from within its open-source platform.

Hashlock’s Journey: Two determined co-founders established a worldwide powerful company by merging their enthusiasm for cryptocurrency.

Immutable Code: Businesses face significant risks because they must protect blockchain projects which functionImmutable after initial launch.

Human Factors in Security: The administration keys maintained by founders exist as primary points of entry which renderWeb3 solutions vulnerable.

Audit Best Practices: Below we will explore the advantages as well as drawbacks when comparing automated approaches with manual testing methods.

Tales from the Field: Real-world security threats and lessons(Functionality) learned through experiences with Trojan-infected zip files as well as close calls.

Key Takeaways

Smart contract audits are essential: The security of blockchain systems absolutely requires absolute attention to detail.

Open-source code: brings both clear understanding of operations but exposes every security weakness to attackers.

Immutable code is unforgiving: Launch readiness is achieved only through meticulous auditing procedures which identify irreversible flaws.

Collaboration is key: Web3 projects achieve stronger security through structured audits which rely on human expertise.

Emerging threats require evolution: Security strategies will undergo dramatic changes through the progress of AI and quantum computing during forthcoming years.

Thought-Provoking Questions

What conditions allow Web3 security platforms to blend open data access with business trade secrets protection?

The future of blockchain safety depends heavily on how quantum computing will evolve.

The development of secure blockchain systems future requires solutions for managing human-caused system weaknesses.

Tune in to discover how Hashlock is establishing fundamental security infrastructure for Web3 to be safer and more secure.

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