what's Halborn?
Halborn is an award-winning blockchain cybersecurity firm founded in 2019, specializing in full-stack security solutions for digital assets and blockchain protocols. With a team of over 100 ethical hackers and security experts, Halborn provides services including smart contract audits, penetration testing, code reviews, and infrastructure security assessments. The company supports multiple blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, and NEAR, helping projects identify vulnerabilities through a combination of manual analysis and automated tools to ensure robust protection against exploits. Halborn's audit process begins with technical interviews and information gathering, followed by in-depth code reviews to detect issues like reentrancy, access control flaws, and logical errors. Beyond audits, they offer ongoing consulting, DevOps security, and system hardening to fortify clients' defenses throughout the development lifecycle. Their philosophy emphasizes continuous improvement (Kaizen) and proactive collaboration, making them a trusted partner for DeFi platforms, layer-1/2 networks, and institutional blockchain adopters. As a key player in the crypto security ecosystem, Halborn has audited hundreds of projects, contributing to safer deployments and ecosystem resilience. They participate in initiatives like subsidy programs for audits, underscoring their commitment to advancing blockchain security standards.
Halborn released the SSTS open-source framework for compliant onchain securities.
Participated in a panel discussion on crypto security at EthereumDenver on February 20, 2026, with representatives from Halborn Security speaking alongside other security and venture firms.
Co-hosts an institutional adoption event with Chainalysis and Utila at EthereumDenver on February 18, 2026.
Co-hosted a VIP Institutional Soirée with The Graph, Blockaid, and Canton Network at ETH Denver on February 19, 2026.
Released the SSTS open-source framework for compliant onchain securities.
Audited smart contracts for CreatorBid V3 platform, with the audit currently underway.
SURF project received grants from Halborn Security as part of its development funding.
Halborn and Borg completed a security audit for Lute's onchain markets trading terminal ahead of its launch day.
Sponsors Areta's $1M Solana Audit Subsidy Program with other top security firms including CertoraInc, offering grants to Solana builders for professional security audits.
Participated as a partner in an Alpha Night event in Singapore alongside @getfailsafe, @sigp_io, @ChainPatrol, and @dedaub, with announcements reportedly made at the event.
Halborn Security is featured as one of the leading DeFi infrastructure projects at the SynFutures Builder Brunch Workshop during Korea Blockchain Week 2025.