With over five years of experience in Web3 development, the author highlights their pursuit of smart contract security amid the increasing vulnerability of the ecosystem. Having worked with various blockchain technologies and witnessed numerous security breaches, their participation in Cyfrin Updraft's program aims to combat the rising threat of scams, particularly through social engineering targeting developers. They illustrate a recent personal encounter with scammers posing as legitimate business professionals on LinkedIn, emphasizing the urgent need for awareness and protective strategies in the Web3 landscape.
...in this rapidly evolving space, being able to build securely is just as important as being able to build at all.
The reality of Web3 security threats cannot be overlooked as scammers take advantage of developers and users in this nascent ecosystem.
Scammers on platforms like LinkedIn pose a real threat, masquerading as legitimate professionals to exploit technical talent.
Witnessing countless projects fall victim to exploits has deeply motivated my push for enhanced security measures in the Web3 space.
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