Introduction
The Web3 security landscape continues to evolve, with new players like Fuzzland emerging to address critical gaps in automation and real-time auditing. Founded by Chaofan Shou, a 23-year-old computer scientist and blockchain security expert, Fuzzland recently secured a $3 million seed round led by 1kx, with participation from HashKey Capital, SNZ, and Panga Capital.
Fuzzland’s mission is clear: reduce reliance on manual audits and introduce real-time on-chain firewalls for protocols and end-users.
Key Challenges in Web3 Security
1. Over-Reliance on Manual Audits
- Most audits (e.g., ConsenSys, Certik) involve labor-intensive processes prone to human error.
- Limited auditor capacity creates backlogs, delaying project deployments.
2. Lack of Real-Time On-Chain Monitoring
- Existing solutions (e.g., attack alerts) often act after exploits occur, like a "cat-and-mouse game."
- Protocols struggle to freeze funds mid-attack, leading to irreversible losses.
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Fuzzland’s Solutions
1. Blaz: Pre-Deployment Analysis Platform
- Audience: Developers, DeFi users, traders.
- Function: Static analysis of smart contracts to detect vulnerabilities (e.g., reentrancy, centralization risks).
Impact:
- 500+ users in 2 months.
- Identified 10,000+ vulnerabilities in数千次分析.
2. Blaz+: Real-Time On-Chain Firewall
- Audience: Protocols, chains, and infrastructure projects.
Function:
- Analyzes every transaction for violations (e.g., price oracle manipulation).
- Uses MEV-based methods to halt attacks or execute white-hat rescues.
Impact:
- Prevented $500K+ in losses across 5 pilot projects.
AI’s Role in Streamlining Audits
LLM-Powered Workflows:
- Guides auditors by flagging code sections for formal verification or dynamic analysis.
- Reduces repetitive tasks but keeps humans in the loop to validate outputs.
Efficiency Gains:
- Processes hundreds of analyses per second vs. hours/days for competitors.
Future Roadmap
2024 Goals
- Scale Blaz+: Onboard 1,000+ DeFi projects with zero attack tolerance.
- Expand to CEXs/Wallets: Partner with security providers to offer real-time risk alerts for end-users.
Optimize Compute Costs:
- Explore browser-based distributed computing (users contribute CPU in exchange for rewards).
Long-Term Vision
- Democratize Firewalls: Make on-chain security as ubiquitous as Web2 antivirus software.
FAQ Section
Q: How does Fuzzland’s pricing work?
A: Free for automated tools; manual audits follow competitive rates (lower than Certik).
Q: Can AI fully replace human auditors?
A: Not yet. AI augments workflows, but final approvals require human expertise.
Q: What makes smart contracts harder to audit than traditional software?
A: Complex statefulness + cross-contract interactions mimic analyzing hundreds of contracts at once.
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Conclusion
Web3 security must shift from reactive to proactive—a vision Fuzzland is advancing through AI-augmented audits and real-time firewalls. As Chaofan Shou notes, "The future of Web3 hinges on making security effortless for every user."