AI-powered security at the speed of development
An ongoing security partnership for institutions and enterprises building onchain. Continuous security coverage delivered by world-class researchers, scaled by OpenZeppelin AI, across architecture, build, security, and support.
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From security snapshots to continuous coverage
Onchain systems evolve continuously, and the surface that needs to be secure runs well beyond the smart contract layer.
Point-in-Time Security
A snapshot in a continuous world
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Security validated at a single moment in time.
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Coverage gaps as systems and code evolve.
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Issues found late, expensive to remediate.
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Architecture, governance, operational risks out of scope.
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Each engagement starts from scratch.
Continuous Security
Built for a continuous world
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Continuous coverage across the full lifecycle.
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Feedback on every change, every commit, every upgrade.
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Issues caught early, when fixes are cheap.
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Architecture, governance, operational coverage included.
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Each engagement compounds on the last.
Point-in-time audits remain valuable, but they cover a slice of the system at a moment in time. Continuous coverage extends across architecture, infrastructure, governance, and operations, and stays in place as the system evolves.
Security across the full lifecycle, bundled around your needs
The Continuous Security Program is OpenZeppelin's ongoing partnership across the full security lifecycle, delivered by world-class researchers and scaled continuously by OpenZeppelin AI. Each engagement is tailored to your system's scale, complexity, and regulatory context.
STANDARDS & EXPERTISE
Architect
Validate the design before
code is written
Architecture Review
Threat Modeling
Standards & Regulatory Review
Governance Design
Cryptographic Design Review
Applied Research
Build
Reach production with secure foundations
Blockchain Library Development
Custom Platform & Solution Development
Reference Implementations
Standards Development
Blockchain Library Development
Custom Platform & Solution Development
Reference Implementations
Standards Development
Secure
Catch vulnerabilities across code, infrastructure, and operations
Smart Contract Security Audit
Blockchain Infrastructure Audit
Zero-Knowledge Proof Audit
Technical Risk Assessment (TRA)
Penetration Testing
Operational Security Assessment
Deployment Verification
Smart Contract Security Audit
Blockchain Infrastructure Audit
Zero-Knowledge Proof Audit
Technical Risk Assessment (TRA)
Penetration Testing
Operational Security Assessment
Deployment Verification
Support
Keep production systems secure over time
Continuous Support & Maintenance
Designated Blockchain Security Architect
Custom Monitoring Solution
Security Training & Enablement
Continuous Support & Maintenance
Designated Blockchain Security Architect
Custom Monitoring Solution
Security Training & Enablement
Continuous coverage,
end to end
Bundled around the actual shape of your engagement, not pre-defined packages. Services from across the lifecycle combine into the right mix for your protocol or institution and adapt as the system evolves.
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"Our partnership with OpenZeppelin is critical. Their role extends far beyond traditional audits; they're embedded in our design process, our reviews, and our monitoring frameworks. Their deep expertise gives us the confidence to push boundaries, knowing that security will scale with us."
"The OpenZeppelin team was collaborative, and deeply knowledgeable. They took the time to understand our use case and made meaningful contributions throughout the process."
What changes when security becomes continuous
A program shaped by the priorities of CISOs, heads of digital assets, and risk committees at financial institutions, and the security leads at the protocols redefining digital finance.
Risks caught at design stage
Catch architectural, governance, and operational issues at the design stage. Continuous coverage closes the gaps point-in-time audits leave open between engagements.
Predictable security spend
An annual engagement replaces unpredictable audit cycles, late-stage rework, and emergency engagements. Security planning aligns with the rest of your roadmap.
Faster time to market
Issues caught early are cheaper to fix and don't block launches. Audit readiness becomes a continuous state, not a project to scramble for before each release.
Audit-ready evidence base
An ongoing program produces the documented, auditable trail that risk committees, supervisors, and counterparties increasingly require.
Regulator and counterparty trust
Aligned with MiCA, DORA, Basel, GENIUS Act, and SOC 2. The kind of security posture you can defend in regulatory submissions and counterparty due diligence.
Security that scales with you
World-class researchers embedded in your roadmap. Institutional pattern recognition from 900+ engagements applied to your system, on top of your internal team.
Meeting institutional-grade risk
and compliance requirements
Security & Compliance
OpenZeppelin's security and compliance program is aligned with SOC 2 Type II and enterprise security requirements. Data privacy, operational controls, and an insurance program are built into the engagement model.
Shaping Industry Standards
We contribute to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the Blockchain Security Standards Council, the Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust, and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance to help formalize blockchain security best practices.
Regulatory & Central Bank Engagement
Active engagement with regulators and policymakers in key jurisdictions, including the U.S. Treasury, SEC, UK FCA, and French ACPR/AMF. Trusted advisor to central banks and financial sector standards bodies, including the Bank for International Settlements.