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Think basic crypto security is enough? 🤔 Advanced threats like Lazarus Group have stolen $600M+ using nothing but fake job postings. Let’s peek into the darker side of web3... Even "verified" projects aren't safe from: - DNS hijacks - SIM swaps - MEV attacks And most people never see them coming. Ready to dive deep into advanced web3 security? Our complete guide covers everything you need to know. Knowledge is your best defense. https://lnkd.in/dYaeP_7h

Thrilled to welcome College DAO as an official launch partner for Cyfrin Updraft Certifications! They bridge the gap between university blockchain clubs and web3. We’re delivering industry-recognized certifications to students at the best universities worldwide. The future of web3 starts on campus. We share a common mission:  - Deliver world class educational resources - Create a clear pathway for developers to enter the ecosystem - Remove barriers - Empower developers to build securely. Together, we are delivering students - Updraft’s developer curriculum to clubs and universities - Hands-on learning experiences at workshops and hackathons - Cutting edge course and blockchain developer education - The tools to learn effectively and build for scale We are dedicated to: - Expanding access to education and resources - Delivering the credentials and confidence to excel Select College DAO clubs will receive a 50% subsidy on certification exams, enabling students to gain formal recognition of their Web3 skills. We are excited to work with College DAO and deliver Cyfrin Updraft Certifications to their community of developers. Together, we’re building a safer, scalable web3 industry. Secure your future, certify your proof of expertise. Schedule your exam today: https://lnkd.in/dYqpDu3P

In 2024, a solana/web3.js supply chain attack stole private keys through simple package updates. Running "npm install" on unknown code, might just get you hacked. @ Patrick Collins breaks down how to protect yourself by using isolated dev environments. Read the full guide and learn how to secure your dev workflow. Your keys (and crypto) will thank you! https://lnkd.in/d55JRcbC

Over $2.2B was lost to web3 hacks in 2024 💸 And here's the shocking part... Most losses weren't from sophisticated exploits. They were from simple mistakes anyone could make. Time to level up your security and learn how to protect yourself. Three deadly traps claim the most victims: - Malicious airdrops - Fake websites - Clipboard hijackers And these are just the tip of the iceberg... Want to protect your assets from common threats? We've created the definitive guide to avoiding crypto scams. Your security journey starts here. https://lnkd.in/dbD3QX9N

Less than a year ago we released Cyfrin Updraft to level up web3 developers' education. Today, we take the next step. Introducing: Cyfrin Updraft Certifications. Industry-supported credentials to showcase your knowledge, expertise, and skill as a smart contract developer. What are Cyfrin Updraft's Certifications? They are: - Industry recognized affirmation of knowledge - Verification of professional qualifications - Demonstration of real-world skills Supported by the world’s leading organizations and universities. Why Cyfrin Updraft Certifications? To prove capability, verify skills, and build trust. The industry needs a predictable, empirical way to verify someone’s ability. That developers align to best practices and can engineer secure and scalable decentralized systems. For smart contract engineers and security researchers: - Test your skills - Validate your expertise - Stand out to employers - Level up your career For protocols: - Recruit job-ready candidates - Verify professional qualifications - Reduce hiring risks  - Upskill your team Certifications are only valuable if organizations trust them. That’s why we coordinated with the world’s leading organizations and universities to focus on real-world needs. The result? The first industry-recognized smart contract development certifications aligned to protocols and universities to drive blockchain innovation. Cyfrin Updraft’s Certifications are supported by an incredible list of teams. Industry - ZKsync - Chainlink - Uniswap Foundation - Curve Finance - Circle - Rocket Pool - GMX - Eigen Labs  - Trezor - Fleek - Shadow Education & advocacy - College DAO - Cambridge Blockchain Society - Harvard Undergraduate Blockchain  - Oxford Blockchain Society - NUS Fintech Society - SMU Blockchain Club - Boston University Blockchain - H.E.R. DAO A new era for smart contract developers begins today. An era with: - Verified credentials - Higher, established knowledge standards - Reliable outcomes Certifications deliver industry-recognized credentialing and better hiring. Learn more about Certifications on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dfmjU8NT And schedule your first exam here: https://lnkd.in/dmZsg3yz

From humble beginnings to a web3 powerhouse: A year ago, Cyfrin Updraft hadn’t launched. Today, we’ve: - Trained 200K+ developers - Secured $40B+ in blockchain assets - Completed 1.5M+ lessons - Grown our team 3x Here's our 2024 end-of-year wrapup.   Cyfrin Updraft became THE destination for new and experienced smart contract engineers, boasting: - 12 industry-leading courses - 95+ hours of content - 200k+ strong community - Students hired by top protocols worldwide It went from zero to the best web3 education platform in <12 months. On the security front, we distributed millions in competitive audit rewards through Cyfrin Codehawks. On top of that, our 41 completed private audits: - Helped protect $10B+ in TVL - Discovered 696 vulnerabilities (including 32 critical) - Secured top protocols like ZKsync, Chainlink, Lido & Ethena Moreover, we strengthened blockchain security and drove adoption through alliances with: - PwC: Bridging TradFi & web3 - Chainlink: Strategic security - ZKsync: L2 development & education - Arbitrum: Ecosystem protection - Optimism: L2 scaling solutions - Sony: blockchain innovation On top of that, we launched game-changing products: - Aderyn: Open-source Solidity analyzer - CodeHawks V2: Redesigned competitive audit platform - Cyfrin Profiles: Unified Cyfrin ecosystem - Moccasin: development framework for Vyper Plus, top blockchain education expert Tasuku Nakamura, the creator of Solidity by example and Vyper by example, joined our education team.  And… we’re only getting started. 2025 will be even bigger, and you can expect: - New career tracks - Expanded course catalog - A growing global community Let’s build a secure web3 future together. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dma9KJCw

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Want to enter web3 with Python? 🐍 The Vyper and Python Smart Contract Development learning path is live on Cyfrin Updraft! 🎉 3 courses to go from beginner to expert. Patrick Collins teaches you the language powering billion-dollar protocols! Here's all you need to know 👇 What is Vyper? 🧛 Vyper is a smart contract programming language based on Python. Easier to pick up, more readable, and inherently more secure, Vyper: - Enables efficient smart contract execution - Simplifies auditing with clean, readable code So, why Python for web3? 🐍 Python is the first choice of most finance, fintech, AI, and machine learning companies worldwide. With over 30,000 open positions monthly, it's the most popular programming language in the world. So, what can it do for you? 👇 The Vyper learning path will: - Kickstart developers' web3 careers - Allow financial analysts to develop and deploy secure and scalable smart contracts And, more importantly… It's another massive step toward onboarding the next million developers on the chain. ⛓️ 🧛 Vyper is perfect for: - AI developers (PyTorch/TensorFlow pros) - Fintech engineers - Python developers - Complete beginners With this learning path, you can go from beginner to advanced.   3 courses to learn everything you need to know to kickstart your Python smart contract development career: 1. Introduction - Learn the basics 📖 2. Intermediate - Level up 📈 3. Advanced - Become a pro 🥷 Here's exactly how👇 📖 Introduction to Python and Vyper Smart Contract Development Learn: - Vyper and Python-based smart contracts 🐍 - Introduction to Remix - Deploy your first smart contract 📈 Intermediate Python and Vyper Smart Contract Development Level up your skills and learn: - Python and tooling: Moccasin, Web3.py, Titanoboa  - How to test Python code and Vyper smart contracts - How to create and launch your cryptocurrency 🥷 Advanced Python and Vyper Smart Contract Development (coming soon! ⚡️) Become a pro: - Build and deploy a DeFi stablecoin on @ZKsync using Moccasin - Launch customized NFT collections - Write algorithmic trading scripts - Learn introduction to smart contract security Ready to master Vyper and Python web3 development? Start today: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFcmwXhq

Cyfrin Profiles combine - All your learning  - All your research  - All your protocols secured Into a single screen. To share with your network, protocols, and potential employers. Secure your Cyfrin Profile today: profiles.cyfrin.io

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