Fringe Finance v2 Audit: Hashex Report

Fringe Finance
3 min readFeb 26, 2024

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In the rapidly evolving world of decentralized finance (DeFi), the assurance of security and the integrity of smart contracts is mandatory. This is why Fringe Finance’s decision to undergo an exhaustive audit of their smart contract by HashEx, a renowned blockchain security firm, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing a secure and reliable platform for our users.

HashEx, with its expertise in blockchain security and analytics, primarily serves the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, offering a range of services, including smart contract audits, blockchain consulting, and risk analysis. Founded in 2017, HashEx has carved a niche for itself as a trusted auditor in the DeFi space, known for its thorough audit processes that ensure the robustness and security of smart contracts​​.

Audit

The audit of Fringe Finance’s smart contract was conducted Iteratively over several months, from August 2023 to February 2024, underscoring the depth and thoroughness of the evaluation process. The objective was clear: to identify potential security issues within the smart contracts and to ensure the logic behind these contracts was sound and secure. Following the audit, Fringe Finance acted on HashEx’s recommendations, updating our code and reinforcing the platform’s security posture​​.

HashEx’s findings were encouraging, with the final report highlighting the resolution of critical issues and an overall assessment that attested to the well-built and secure nature of the Fringe Finance v2 platform. Specifically, the audit uncovered 23 issues, including 2 critical and 11 low-severity concerns. Our proactive response led to the resolution of these critical issues and the majority of the lower-severity ones, showcasing our commitment to platform security and user trust​​.

Our Commitment: Security as a pillar

This audit is not just a routine checkup; it’s part of Fringe Finance’s dedication to security and excellence. By choosing HashEx for this critical task, Fringe Finance not only leveraged the auditor’s deep expertise and comprehensive approach to blockchain security but also underscored the importance of independent, third-party evaluations in the DeFi ecosystem. HashEx’s reputation for preventing the loss of billions in investor funds through its audits further adds to the significance of this positive audit.

The successful audit and subsequent updates to the Fringe Finance platform are a robust foundation for the platform’s future developments. Users and investors can take comfort in knowing that the platform adheres to the highest standards of security and integrity and is committed to continuous improvement and transparency.

You can find the link to the audit here, along with all the previous audits and bug bounty programs conducted.

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