Crypto security is taking a major leap forward as blockchain security leaders Immunefi and Dedaub unveil a powerful partnership aimed at delivering real-time threat prevention for web3 protocols through Magnus, a newly launched security operations command center.
Together, Immunefi and Dedaub deploy advanced blockchain security tools that safeguard over $220 billion in digital assets. Industry giants—such as the Ethereum Foundation, Coinbase, and Chainlink—actively rely on these platforms for auditing and threat detection, underscoring the need for proactive DeFi and crypto token security in an environment marked by surging vulnerabilities.
The highlight of this collaboration is the integration of Dedaub’s next-generation onchain firewall into Magnus. This firewall leverages AI-driven analysis and automation, providing instant, actionable alerts so protocols can block exploits before they escalate. As onchain threats become more frequent in DeFi and altcoin ecosystems, such advancements bring invaluable protection to developers and users alike.
Magnus centralizes critical security workflows—including bounty programs, security audits, network monitoring, and smart contract firewalling—streamlining the process for projects keen on strengthening their decentralized defenses. Dedaub’s AI models underpin the new firewall, promising to stop most malicious threats before they become damaging exploits. “We’re building the firewall web3 needs, designed to stop attacks before they breach vulnerable contracts. It’s an evolvement towards smarter, more automated protocol security,” said Neville Grech, co-founder of Dedaub.
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The firewall integration brings together capabilities honed through more than 200 audits across EVM-compatible blockchains. Real-time monitoring, static code analysis, and smart contract decompilation work in tandem to alert developers of emerging threats, creating a safer environment for both new and established protocols.
Immunefi continues to expand Magnus’ reach, recently naming Plume Network—a platform specializing in tokenizing real-world assets—as a founding customer. This move reflects a growing trend of blockchain enterprises seeking robust security as they scale next-generation digital asset offerings and tap into end-to-end security platforms.
Crypto sector vulnerabilities are sharply in focus, with 2025’s hack-related losses already topping $1.74 billion — surpassing all of 2024 by the end of April, and propelled by incidents like Bybit’s $1.5 billion loss. To combat these risks, Immunefi has paid out over $115 million in bounties to white-hat researchers, helping block an estimated $25 billion in potential damages.
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