Selecting the right Web3 auditor requires assessing verifiable evidence like public reports and team composition, not just marketing materials. Key is understanding your protocol’s primary risk: architectural complexity (Trail of Bits), DeFi-specific vulnerabilities (Sherlock), or formal property verification (Certora).
Audits should cover contract correctness, protocol assumptions, and operational control planes. “Depth” includes explicit threat modeling, exploit reasoning in findings, and verified retesting of fixes. Post-launch security programs are crucial. Avoid LLM-only audits; they create false confidence. Focus on proven results matching your specific needs.
