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The Call For Invariant-Driven Development

Security Boulevard, Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

Writing smart contracts requires a higher level of security assurance than most other fields of software engineering.

The industry has evolved from simple ERC20 tokens to complex, multi-component DeFi systems that leverage domain-specific algorithms and handle significant monetary value. This evolution has unlocked immense potential but has also introduced an escalating number of hacks.

We need a paradigm shift toward invariant-driven development to drive the industry toward a more secure future. By embedding invariants-key properties that must always hold-into every stage of the software development lifecycle, you can significantly enhance the robustness of your smart contracts.

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