0x52

I find bugs | @blackthornxyz Founding Security Researcher | @SherlockDefi Lead Senior Watson

Discord: IAm0x52

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

Just launched my portfolio website

Audit reports have never looked so good (especially on mobile).

https://t.co/6qczeEfbGW

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

Was a fun one! Batching cross chain messages is tricky stuff.

Fun fact: this was the first contest I fully integrated AI across every part of my process.

Merge or get left behind

[SHERLOCK @sherlockdefi]

The results are in for the @centrifuge Audit Contest!

$250,000 was awarded to security researchers who reviewed and pressure-tested the Centrifuge codebase.

Thank you to everyone who participated in securing critical RWA infrastructure, and congratulations to the top finisher, @IAm0x52.

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

I personally audited this as part of the @blackthornxyz engagement. Tightest codebase I've ever seen. If I had to bet on anybody in the world to break it though I'd bet on @0xSimao

[0xSimao @0xSimao]

Being LSW of the upcoming @aave v4 contest is such a huge honor, so glad to be leading it 🫡

Aave is literally the biggest protocol by TVL rn.

Fun fact, @IAm0x52 is the judge.

[Bernhard Mueller @muellerberndt]

Excited to join the cracked team at @SherlockDefi - @Evert0x, @IAm0x52 & co - to accelerate development of their AI audit system. Things are about to change fast.

[SHERLOCK @sherlockdefi]

Today, we’re introducing Sherlock AI, an auditing assistant modeled on the expertise of the world’s top smart contract researchers. Catch vulnerabilities as you build, arrive at audits prepared, and ship your code with confidence.

[SHERLOCK @sherlockdefi]

The first to earn $1,000,000+ in Sherlock contests.

The world record for most contest wins (33).

He is the greatest to ever do it.

He is @IAm0x52.

All of DeFi is safer because of his work, and for that, we are forever indebted.

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

@TheWavexyz @blackthornxyz 🙏

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

Just launched my portfolio website

Audit reports have never looked so good (especially on mobile).

https://t.co/6qczeEfbGW

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

New report for @BeliefMarket_ on @base

Think of it as a prediction market but for opinions/sentiment.

Utilizes a commit-reveal scheme to keep bets hidden until after market resolution.

Alpha in H-2. Sometimes two wrongs make a right.

https://t.co/MQOiadxxlP

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

Finally created a public portfolio. Has a selection of my private audit reports in it that were approved to share and all my contest wins.

Check it out:
https://t.co/G30w1Hj0X1

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

@0xtaj_xyz Thank you for the reminder sir I almost forgot how great it was

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

Does anyone even still use pomodoro? Been a while since I was last told it's the best thing since sliced bread

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

@ArnieSec Stay tuned. They can't resist talking about it

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

@samuilone Ah of course. Clearly the far superior option

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

Incredibly honored to a be a founding member of the team. Absolute GOAT lineup coming your way.

[SHERLOCK @sherlockdefi]

Introducing @iam0x52, the second founding security researcher at @blackthornxyz.

0x52 is another one of the all-time greats in crypto security. 1 of only 5 security researchers to hold the #1 ranking on Sherlock's leaderboard (alongside @xiaoming9090).

Having finished 1st place in an incredible 30 audit contests, 0x52 holds the record for most audit contests won on Sherlock (27). And 0x52 is tantalizingly close to being the first-ever millionaire to be minted purely through Sherlock contest winnings, having earned $963,150 in Sherlock audit contests.

0x52 has found 25 solo Highs and 61 solo Mediums in audit contests. It is safe to say the space wouldn't be as secure without 0x52 in it.

0x52’s expertise shines in cross-chain communication and bridging components. They have unearthed significant findings in @LayerZero_Core, @AvailProject's main bridge, and @UXDProtocol.

0x52 also excels at yield aggregator protocols and external integrations, leading audits with protocols like @Convergence_fi and @blueberryFDN where they uncovered significant vulnerabilities in integrations with Curve, Convex, Aura, and Balancer V2.

They've also contributed greatly to the security of @indexcoop, @MakerDAO, @jojo_exchange and @ArcadiaFi.

At many points, 0x52 has held the distinction of being the most feared and revered researcher in the audit contest space.

Please congratulate 0x52 on their new role at Blackthorn.

[SHERLOCK @sherlockdefi]

Introducing @iam0x52, the second founding security researcher at @blackthornxyz.

0x52 is another one of the all-time greats in crypto security. 1 of only 5 security researchers to hold the #1 ranking on Sherlock's leaderboard (alongside @xiaoming9090).

Having finished 1st place in an incredible 30 audit contests, 0x52 holds the record for most audit contests won on Sherlock (27). And 0x52 is tantalizingly close to being the first-ever millionaire to be minted purely through Sherlock contest winnings, having earned $963,150 in Sherlock audit contests.

0x52 has found 25 solo Highs and 61 solo Mediums in audit contests. It is safe to say the space wouldn't be as secure without 0x52 in it.

0x52’s expertise shines in cross-chain communication and bridging components. They have unearthed significant findings in @LayerZero_Core, @AvailProject's main bridge, and @UXDProtocol.

0x52 also excels at yield aggregator protocols and external integrations, leading audits with protocols like @Convergence_fi and @blueberryFDN where they uncovered significant vulnerabilities in integrations with Curve, Convex, Aura, and Balancer V2.

They've also contributed greatly to the security of @indexcoop, @MakerDAO, @jojo_exchange and @ArcadiaFi.

At many points, 0x52 has held the distinction of being the most feared and revered researcher in the audit contest space.

Please congratulate 0x52 on their new role at Blackthorn.

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

Excited to see the next wave of innovation this leads to! C4 is always ahead of the curve with new offerings

[Code4rena @code4rena]

We’re excited to announce that Code4rena and Zellic are joining forces ⚡️

Why?

Our mission has always been to bring the highest security outcomes to Web3

Combining consultative + competitive audits is the next level 👇 (1/12)

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

I have deleted my prior posts. I should have further validated all aspects before posting.

Apologies to @LayerZero_Labs. Many thanks to @PrimordialAA for doing what I failed to do and for correcting my mistake.

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

It's an honor to lead the largest contest in history especially for a Defi OG like @MakerDAO. See y'all in the arena 🫡

[SHERLOCK @sherlockdefi]

The biggest audit contest ever

$1.35M to find bugs in @MakerDAO Endgame

🗓️ July 8th - August 5th
📍https://t.co/N7ECKKT2f5

[0x52 @IAm0x52]

@zachobront @nisedo_ @sherlockdefi @panprog @cergyk1337 @deadrosesxyz @HollaWaldfee100 +1

[Code4rena @code4rena]

Introducing Code4rena Pro League 🏆

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