Consensus Layer Security
BFT protocols, finality gadgets, validator incentive mechanisms, slashing logic. Where liveness and safety break — and where most eyes never land.
Independent blockchain security researcher, ranked among the top worldwide. I've disclosed critical vulnerabilities to major Layer 1 networks securing over $5 billion in combined value, including a $200K critical disclosure to Celestia.
My focus is the layer most auditors never touch: consensus engines, P2P networking, validator logic, and protocol-level DLT primitives. If your attack surface extends below the smart contract, we should talk.
BFT protocols, finality gadgets, validator incentive mechanisms, slashing logic. Where liveness and safety break — and where most eyes never land.
Gossip layers, block propagation, mempool dynamics, DoS surfaces, eclipse and partition attacks. The layer beneath the ledger.
State transition functions, cryptographic primitives, data availability schemes, bridge and light-client security. Deep L1 research.
Private engagements, bounty program advisory, and targeted research on live mainnet protocols. Tight scope, adversarial mindset, real findings.