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Sui Foundation pledges $10M for ecosystem-wide dApp Security
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Security push includes auditors, bountys, and developer-focused formal verifies
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Despite the price drop, Sui views the incident as a turning-point toward stronger resilience
The recent Cetus incident brought to light the importance of security in decentralized applications (dApps). The root cause of the problem was a bug within Cetus’s math libraries, not a flaw in the Sui blockchain, or its Move programming languages. However, the end users felt the effects. Sui Foundation has responded strongly and urgently to this reality.
To address this issue, the Sui Foundation pledged $10 million more to boost security in the Sui ecosystem. This investment is intended to strengthen trust, support developers and build more resilient dApps.
Sui Foundation Funds dApp Security with $10M, Focuses on Developer Support and Audits
The Sui Foundation emphasized that although the Sui blockchain is not at fault, users’ impact does not make a distinction. The team is therefore taking a broader approach to ecosystem security. They are not only patching vulnerabilities, but also providing developers with the necessary tools and support to prevent them from occurring in the first instance.
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The Sui Foundation will also be launching a variety of initiatives in addition to the increased funding. These include more frequent audits and bug bounty programs as well as formal verification of smart contract.
They also aim to work closely with developers in order to determine the best strategies. This collaborative approach demonstrates a shift in decision-making towards the community when it comes to security planning.
Sui views Cetus Incident as a Growth Opportunity and Doubles Down on Educating Developers
Sui, despite the setbacks, sees this as part of the evolution. As with many other blockchain ecosystems around the world, a security breach is a rite-of-passage. What matters most is the response of the ecosystem. The Sui team is convinced that by working with developers, it can make the platform more secure and stronger for everyone.
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The foundation also acknowledged that human error is still a risk, even if the design is secure. Sui is therefore doubling down on not only infrastructure, but also developer education and support.
SUI Token price drops after the Cetus Incident, trades at $3.50
Sui (SUI), a cryptocurrency, saw its price drop after the incident. As of the time of publication, it trades at $3.50. This is down 2.78% over the last 24 hours and 9.48% for the past week.
The SUI token market cap is currently around $11.7 billion and its 24-hour trading volume is approaching $917 millions.
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