Audits

Security Audits

Comprehensive security assessment and audit information for Aztecas smart contracts.

🔍 Audit Status

Current Status: Pre-Audit Phase

Aztecas is currently in active development and preparing for comprehensive security audits. We are committed to the highest security standards before mainnet deployment.

📋 Planned Audit Scope

Phase 1: Core Contract Audit

  • Smart Contract Security: Complete review of all Noir smart contracts

  • Economic Model Validation: AMM formula verification and edge case analysis

  • Access Control Review: Admin functions and permission management

  • Oracle Integration: Chainlink price feed security assessment

Phase 2: Infrastructure Audit

  • Bridge Security: Cross-chain asset transfer mechanisms

  • Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Cryptographic proof verification

  • Private State Management: Privacy-preserving state transitions

  • Network Integration: Aztec and Ethereum interaction security

🏢 Target Audit Firms

We are currently in discussions with top-tier blockchain security firms:

Tier 1 Audit Partners (Under Evaluation)

  • ConsenSys Diligence: Specialized in DeFi and privacy protocols

  • Trail of Bits: Expert in cryptographic protocol security

  • OpenZeppelin: Comprehensive smart contract auditing

  • Quantstamp: Automated and manual security verification

Specialized Zero-Knowledge Auditors

  • ABDK Consulting: Advanced cryptographic protocol security

  • Runtime Verification: Formal verification specialists

  • Least Authority: Privacy-focused security auditing

📊 Pre-Audit Security Measures

Implemented Security Practices

  • Automated Testing: 100+ unit tests covering all functions

  • Integration Testing: Full end-to-end workflow verification

  • Static Analysis: Continuous code quality monitoring

  • Formal Verification: Mathematical proof of critical properties

Security Tools in Use

# Current security toolkit
- Noir Compiler: Built-in safety checks
- Mythril: Automated vulnerability detection  
- Slither: Static analysis for smart contracts
- Echidna: Property-based fuzzing
- Foundry: Comprehensive testing framework

🛡️ Security Framework

Multi-Layer Security Approach

  1. Language-Level Security: Noir's built-in safety features

  2. Protocol-Level Security: Zero-knowledge proof verification

  3. Network-Level Security: Aztec's privacy-preserving infrastructure

  4. Application-Level Security: Custom business logic protection

Risk Assessment Categories

Risk Category
Current Status
Mitigation Strategy

Smart Contract Bugs

🟡 Under Review

Comprehensive testing + audit

Economic Attacks

🟡 Modeled

Game theory analysis + audit

Oracle Manipulation

🟢 Protected

Chainlink + multiple feeds

Bridge Security

🟡 In Development

Multi-sig + time delays

Privacy Leaks

🟢 Protected

Zero-knowledge by design

📅 Audit Timeline

Planned Milestones

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    title Aztecas Security Audit Roadmap
    dateFormat  YYYY-MM-DD
    
    section Pre-Audit
    Internal Review    :2024-12-01, 2024-12-31
    Code Freeze       :2024-12-31, 1d
    
    section Phase 1 Audit
    Contract Security :2025-01-01, 2025-02-15
    Report Review    :2025-02-15, 2025-02-28
    
    section Phase 2 Audit  
    Infrastructure   :2025-03-01, 2025-04-15
    Final Report     :2025-04-15, 2025-04-30
    
    section Deployment
    Mainnet Launch   :2025-05-01, 1d

🔄 Continuous Security

Post-Launch Security Measures

  • Bug Bounty Program: Incentivized security research

  • Continuous Monitoring: Real-time security monitoring

  • Regular Re-audits: Quarterly security assessments

  • Community Security: Open-source review and feedback

Emergency Response Plan

  • Incident Response Team: 24/7 security monitoring

  • Emergency Pause: Immediate contract suspension capability

  • Recovery Procedures: Predetermined response protocols

  • Communication Plan: Transparent user communication

📝 Audit Preparation

Documentation Ready for Review

  • Technical Specifications: Complete system architecture

  • Code Documentation: Comprehensive inline documentation

  • Test Suite: Full test coverage with edge cases

  • Economic Model: Detailed tokenomics and incentive analysis

Contact for Security Research

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