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Cyclic Groups & Discrete Log Problem Explained: The Math Behind Cryptography Security

Cyclic Groups & Discrete Log Problem Explained: The Math Behind Cryptography Security

Source: ZK Math 101: Cyclic Groups, the Generator Point, and the Discrete Logarithm Problem | Cyfrin This article breaks down the role of cyclic groups in cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), highlighting why the difficulty of the discrete logarithm problem (DLP) makes these groups a cornerstone in secure protocols. What Are

6 Essential Questions to Ask Before Building a Uniswap v4 Hook

6 Essential Questions to Ask Before Building a Uniswap v4 Hook

Source: 6 Questions To Ask Before Writing a Uniswap v4 Hook - OpenZeppelin Blog Uniswap v4’s new PoolManager enables custom hooks-special contracts that modify pool behavior mid-liquidity action. This unlocks powerful bespoke features but also brings complexity and security considerations. Here’s a focused guide with 6 key questions

Why We Should Hold Off on EIP-7732 for Now: No Urgency, Better Alternatives Exist

Why We Should Hold Off on EIP-7732 for Now: No Urgency, Better Alternatives Exist

Source: The case against EIP-7732 for Glamsterdam - blog.sigmaprime.io EIP-7732 proposes enshrining proposer-builder separation (PBS), aiming to improve scaling by giving stakers more time to handle execution payloads. However, there’s no pressing need to adopt this EIP immediately. Existing solutions like MEV-Boost are effective, and the main

Top 9 Smart Contract Pitfalls to Avoid in TON’s Tact Language

Top 9 Smart Contract Pitfalls to Avoid in TON’s Tact Language

Source: Secure Contract Development in TON: Top 9 Pitfalls in Tact & FunC As of July 2025, Tact has emerged as a leading smart contract language within the TON ecosystem, powering about a third of the 28,000+ deployed contracts. It offers a modern, safer development experience featuring static typing,

DeFi Derivatives Explained: How Layer-2 DEXs Are Racing to Beat Centralized Exchanges with Speed, Security & Self-Custody

DeFi Derivatives Explained: How Layer-2 DEXs Are Racing to Beat Centralized Exchanges with Speed, Security & Self-Custody

Source: Deep Dive into DeFi Derivatives | MixBytes Decentralized finance (DeFi) derivatives have evolved rapidly, moving from slow, costly on-chain protocols to high-performance, nearly instantaneous trading environments rivaling centralized exchanges (CEXs). This transformation increasingly enables traders to maintain control over their assets-no custody handoffs needed-while enjoying competitive speeds and liquidity. Understanding

SuperRare’s $730K Hack Could’ve Been Prevented by Simple Testing, Experts Say

SuperRare’s $730K Hack Could’ve Been Prevented by Simple Testing, Experts Say

Source: SuperRare $730,000 Exploit Was Easily Preventable, Experts Weigh In | CoinTelegraph NFT trading platform SuperRare was hit by a $731,000 theft after a critical error was discovered in its staking contract. Experts agree this vulnerability was basic enough to have been identified and stopped with routine security practices.

Benchmarking AI Agents for Vulnerability Detection: How Well Do LLMs Spot Security Flaws?

Benchmarking AI Agents for Vulnerability Detection: How Well Do LLMs Spot Security Flaws?

Source: Benchmarking LLM agents for vulnerability research - FuzzingLabs AI-driven tools show promise in enhancing vulnerability research and securing software. To explore this potential, FuzzingLabs ran experiments assessing various large language models (LLMs) on their ability to identify vulnerabilities in vulnerable Python, Go, and C++ codebases. How the AI Agents