Aptos Smart Contract Security Audits

Cyfrin reviews Aptos smart contracts and protocol integrations to identify vulnerabilities and support practical remediation.

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Aptos smart contracts

Aptos is a Layer 1 proof-of-stake blockchain built to handle scale - processing over 150,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality. Its parallel execution engine, Block-STM, runs transactions simultaneously rather than one-by-one, delivering the speed and throughput needed for high-performance applications.

Smart contracts on Aptos are written in Move, a language designed specifically for handling digital assets safely. Move treats assets as resources with built-in protections - they can’t be accidentally copied, deleted, or lost. Combined with formal verification capabilities, this makes Aptos particularly strong for DeFi, NFTs, and any application where asset security is non-negotiable.

The most reliable way to enhance your Aptos protocol security

Leading Aptos protocols and projects rely on Cyfrin to improve the security of their users and codebase.

$100B+
Protected on-chain value
120+
Global customers
18
Supported chains

What does a Aptos smart contract audit cover?

An Aptos smart contract audit is a comprehensive security review where expert researchers analyze your contract’s code line-by-line to identify vulnerabilities, security flaws, and inefficiencies before deployment.

The audit process uncovers potential exploits that could compromise your protocol and provides actionable recommendations to secure your code. For protocols building on Aptos, this means ensuring your Move contracts properly handle resources, leverage the language’s safety guarantees, and can process high-throughput transactions securely without introducing logic errors or asset management vulnerabilities.

1
Setup timelines and onboarding
Our engineers will review the codebase complexity and size, estimate the timeline, and open a direct line of communication with your team.
2
The security review begins
Our security researchers review in-scope code and apply different methodologies and techniques to uncover hidden vulnerabilities.
3
Preliminary report and mitigation
A preliminary security report is delivered. Allowing your engineers an opportunity to mitigate findings using the provided recommendations.
4
Final security audit report
Once mitigations have been applied to your codebase, our researchers verify and update each issue in the report and provide any necessary additional information.

Who needs Aptos security reviews?

Protocols, enterprises, and public-sector teams need independent security reviews before deploying or integrating on-chain systems. Identify vulnerabilities, assess dependencies, and plan practical mitigations.

Financial Institutions
Tokenization and blockchain rails face both technical and regulatory pressure. Provide confidence, compliance, and assurance for partners and regulators.
Consumer brands
From payments to loyalty tokens, brands must protect their users and reputation. Safeguard launches, build trust, and prevent costly security failures.
DAOs & Treasuries
On-chain treasuries and governance contracts hold critical assets. Validate security controls, reduce systemic risk, and protect community funds.
DeFi & DeX
High-value smart contracts are prime targets for exploits. Ensure vulnerabilities are found before attackers do.
Institutions & Governments
National pilots and public funds demand the highest security. Deliver transparency, resilience, and trust for citizens and stakeholders.

Syntetika: Securing Bitcoin-DeFi Infrastructure

Syntetika selected Cyfrin to conduct a pre-launch audit based on our expertise in on-chain security, proven track record, and ability to execute under tight timelines. The engagement was structured around Syntetika's security priorities: Securing staking logic, ensuring mathematical consistency in staking price calculations to prevent frontrunning and sandwich attacks, and secure asset custody within the Minter Contract. Cyfrin's track record in on-chain security, combined with a deep understanding of complex DeFi protocols and institutional requirements, made it an ideal partner for Syntetika. The team's expertise in vault-based protocols and compliance-required security assessments aligned perfectly with Syntetika's unique architecture and focus.

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Suzaku: Securing Multi-Asset Staking Infrastructure

Suzaku sought Cyfrin’s expertise to enhance the security of its multi-asset class staking systems designed to serve as the backbone for Avalanche L1 networks. Cyfrin's expertise in blockchain security, combined with deep knowledge of Avalanche's unique architecture enabled the team to conduct a thorough review, execute a detailed manual audit, and implement sophisticated testing strategies. These, along with comprehensive mitigation support, enabled Suzaku to address vulnerabilities and strengthen the protocol’s security before mainnet launch.

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Hardening Sablier’s v2.2 Codebase

Sablier sought a competitive security audit platform with top auditors with extensive experience examining DeFi protocols and the knowledge to uncover unique, hard-to-find vulnerabilities, even in previously audited code. The goal was to strengthen the protocol’s security, preserve its competitive edge, solidify user trust in the system, and maintain Sablier’s record of no hacks.

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Fortifying the security of Oku Trade Uniswap v3 and Chainlink based on-chain limit orders

Oku Trade sought Cyfrin’s expertise to enhance the security of its new Chainlink automation-based Uniswap Limit Orders feature. Cyfrin’s team, with deep Chainlink knowledge, conducted a thorough review and a detailed manual audit. This, along with comprehensive mitigation support, enabled Oku to address vulnerabilities missed by previous audits.

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