Smart contract security audits are very common in the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem. If you’ve invested in a blockchain project, your decision might have been partly based on the results of a smart contract code review.

While most people understand the importance of audits for cybersecurity, not many dive into the lines of code. Let’s take a look at the methods, tools, and results typically seen in smart contract security audits so that you can make more informed decisions.