Vital Block
Vital Block Security is a blockchain smart contract auditing and KYC company building an AI-powered blockchain security infrastructure for the Web3 ecosystem. The company delivers real-time smart contract auditing and intelligent E-KYC verification to reduce vulnerabilities and fraudulent activities in decentralized ecosystems.
Overview
Vital Block Security (VBS) focuses on establishing a safer, transparent, and efficient crypto environment by leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence, blockchain analysis, and identity verification technologies. The company was founded with the mission to address the growing security challenges in the Web3 space, where vulnerabilities in smart contracts have led to significant financial losses and diminished trust in blockchain projects.
The blockchain security landscape faces numerous challenges, including the rapid deployment of unaudited smart contracts that expose investors to potential scams and security breaches. VBS addresses these issues through comprehensive security assessments, providing detailed audit reports that identify vulnerabilities and recommend solutions to enhance security posture.
VBS operates across multiple blockchain networks, offering security services to projects built on various platforms including Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Arbitrum, Base, SUI, zkSync, and TON, among others.
Security Services
Vital Block Security offers a comprehensive suite of security services designed to protect blockchain projects and their users:
Smart Contract Audit
VBS provides thorough smart contract security audits through multiple approaches:
- In-depth static analysis of code
- Manual code review by security experts
- Automated vulnerability scanning using tools like ConsenSys MythX, Mythril, Slither, and Surya
- Intelligent analysis powered by AI [1]
The audit process includes:
- Initial code submission and assessment
- Vulnerability identification and classification
- Collaboration with development teams to address issues
- Final report issuance with detailed findings
Blockchain Protocol Audit
The company conducts comprehensive blockchain protocol audits that examine:
- Cryptographic implementations
- Consensus mechanisms
- Network security configurations
- Application layer vulnerabilities
- Overall architecture security [2]
KYC Services
VBS offers Electronic Know Your Customer (E-KYC) verification services that include:
- Core team member verification using government-issued identification (passport, ID card, driver's license)
- Founder address verification through additional documentation
- Live verification calls with key team members
- Project risk assessment against an internal risk catalog [2]
Wallet Audit
The wallet audit service provides:
- Extensive crypto wallet security assessment
- Analysis of business logic flaws at the wallet layer
- Identification of potential vulnerabilities in wallet dependencies
- Recommendations for security enhancements [2]
NFT Smart Contract Audit
For NFT projects, VBS offers specialized auditing services:
- Standard NFT smart contract security checks
- Trust-building certification for marketing efforts
- Comprehensive audit reports for investors and community
- Audit certificates to demonstrate security compliance [2]
Technology Architecture
Vital Block Security has developed a sophisticated technology stack to power its security services:
AI-Powered Security Infrastructure
VBS leverages artificial intelligence to enhance its security capabilities:
- Real-time smart contract vulnerability detection
- Intelligent E-KYC verification systems
- Pattern recognition for identifying potential security threats
- Automated risk assessment frameworks [3]
The company's AI development projection focuses on continuously improving its security capabilities through machine learning and advanced analytics.
Cross-Extension Technology
VBS has developed a cross-extension platform that provides:
- Browser-based security tools for Web3 interactions
- Real-time transaction analysis and risk assessment
- Integration with popular cryptocurrency wallets
- User-friendly security alerts and notifications [4]
Decentralized E-KYC Verification
The company's E-KYC system incorporates:
- Decentralized identity verification protocols
- Privacy-preserving verification methods
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
- Secure storage of verification data [5]
Project Reputation and Risk Assessment Framework
VBS has developed a comprehensive framework for evaluating project risks:
- Multi-factor risk scoring system
- Reputation assessment based on team history and project fundamentals
- Continuous monitoring for emerging threats
- Standardized risk classification methodology [6]
Ecosystem and Use Cases
The VBS ecosystem encompasses various components designed to create a comprehensive security environment for blockchain projects:
Primary Use Cases
- DeFi Protocol Security: Auditing smart contracts for decentralized finance applications to prevent exploits and vulnerabilities
- NFT Platform Protection: Specialized security services for non-fungible token marketplaces and collections
- Blockchain Bridge Security: Auditing cross-chain bridges that are often targets for high-value attacks
- Wallet Security: Comprehensive security assessments for cryptocurrency wallets
- Launchpad Verification: KYC and security services for token launchpads to prevent fraudulent projects
- DEX Security: Auditing decentralized exchanges for potential vulnerabilities [7]
Supported Blockchain Networks
VBS provides security services across multiple blockchain networks, including:
- Ethereum
- Binance Smart Chain
- Arbitrum
- Base
- SUI
- zkSync
- TON
- GraphLinq Chain
- And other EVM-compatible networks [2]
Tokenomics
Vital Block Security has developed a token ecosystem consisting of two tokens:
$VBS Token
The primary utility token of the Vital Block Security ecosystem that serves multiple functions within the platform:
- Payment for security services
- Governance participation
- Staking rewards
- Access to premium features [8]
sVBS Token
A staked version of the VBS token that provides additional benefits:
- Enhanced governance rights
- Higher staking rewards
- Premium service access
- Participation in protocol revenue sharing [8]
The tokenomics structure is designed to create a sustainable ecosystem that incentivizes security-focused behaviors and long-term participation in the platform.
Partnerships and Integrations
Vital Block Security has established strategic partnerships with various blockchain projects:
Confirmed Partnerships
- GraphLinq Protocol: VBS provides security services for GraphLinq Chain, a no-code platform on its own Layer 1 blockchain [9]
- Meadow Launchpad: VBS conducted KYC certification for the Meadow team, a decentralized launchpad for projects on the SUI network [10] [11]
- SNARKLAUNCH: VBS performed KYC verification for SNARKLAUNCH, a project on the zkSync ecosystem [12] [13]
These partnerships demonstrate VBS's growing presence in the blockchain security space and its ability to provide specialized security services across different blockchain ecosystems.
Legal and Regulatory Considerations
Vital Block Security operates with attention to legal and regulatory requirements in the blockchain space:
- Compliance with relevant data privacy regulations
- Adherence to KYC/AML standards in different jurisdictions
- Transparent disclosure of security assessment methodologies
- Clear documentation of service limitations and scope [14]
The company maintains documentation on compliance and data privacy practices to ensure that its security services meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.