Coinspeaker CertiK Completes Migration of Blockchain Apps to Alibaba Cloud for Enhanced Security in Asia
Blockchain security firm CertiK has relocated its cloud infrastructure in Asia to Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group. This strategic move aims to bolster the security and operational efficiency of CertiK’s blockchain applications across Asia.
This partnership marks an important step towards providing robust security solutions for Web3 projects based on the cloud. Web3 cloud services are crucial for enabling decentralized applications (dApps) to operate securely and efficiently across interconnected blockchain networks.
CertiK and Alibaba Cloud: Details of the Partnership
CertiK and Alibaba Cloud disclosed the specifics of their partnership in a joint press release issued in May 2023. With this arrangement, CertiK’s smart contract auditing and Layer 1 blockchain auditing services have been incorporated into Alibaba Cloud’s network.
This integration enables blockchain developers to streamline their development processes while ensuring the security of their projects using CertiK’s advanced Security Suite on Alibaba Cloud’s scalable and secure platform.
CertiK’s team will oversee deployments on Alibaba Cloud, providing support to developers and businesses in executing safe cloud computing, maintaining high-uptime storage on the cloud, and establishing resilient infrastructure. Continuous automated monitoring will uphold stringent security protocols.
CertiK will expand its offerings on Alibaba Cloud by adding penetration testing and the Skynet due diligence tool. These updates aim to provide complete security solutions for Web3 projects, ensuring they are well protected against potential vulnerabilities.
About CertiK
Founded in 2018, CertiK focuses on securing blockchain protocols and smart contracts. With audits conducted on over 3,500 blockchain projects, CertiK has become a leading name in blockchain security.
The platform was recently caught in the center of a controversy involving a white hat hack on Kraken. CertiK researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in Kraken’s Digital Asset Exchange, which allowed for potential double-spending. CertiK exploited the vulnerability at least 20 times over five days, claiming they were testing detection mechanisms.
While all funds were eventually returned, Kraken expressed displeasure over the incident, emphasizing the importance of responsible disclosure and immediate reporting of such issues.
Alibaba Cloud’s Web3 Partnerships
Alibaba Cloud is actively partnering with blockchain platforms to boost Web3 development in Asia and the Middle East. In 2022, they teamed up with the Avalanche blockchain, allowing developers to easily deploy new validator nodes on Alibaba’s cloud platform through its node-as-a-service program.
In addition, they’ve also partnered with the NEAR Foundation, which oversees the NEAR protocol, to accelerate Web3 expansion. This collaboration aims to speed up Web3 growth by using Alibaba Cloud’s developer ecosystem, simplifying the deployment process for NEAR validators using their infrastructure. Through these partnerships, Alibaba Cloud seeks to enhance its role in the Web3 space.
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CertiK Completes Migration of Blockchain Apps to Alibaba Cloud for Enhanced Security in Asia