DeFiScan Verifiable insights into the maturity and risks of DeFi

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The <a href="https://wayback-machine.eth.limo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ENS Wayback Machine</a> is a Web3 version of&nbsp;<a href="https://web.archive.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine</a>, allowing users to&nbsp;view historical versions of IPFS content associated with ENS domains. Users can search for specific ENS domains or URLs and view archived versions of those sites as they appeared on different dates in the past. This can be useful for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in tracking changes to websites over time or retrieving lost content.&nbsp; <a href="https://wayback-machine.eth.limo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/iDOAhbo.png"></a> Unlike the Wayback Machine maintained by the Internet Archive, the ENS Wayback Machine does not crawl the web or store archived web pages. Instead, it relies on the fact that the&nbsp;IPFS links are stored in the blockchain&nbsp;and can be accessed to view the content associated with a particular domain. This means that the service is only useful for ENS domains that have associated IPFS content. For example, you can use the ENS Wayback Machine to&nbsp;view the changes made to Vitalik’s website over the years. Just visit the ENS Wayback Machine website and navigate to&nbsp;<a href="https://wayback-machine.eth.limo/#/vitalik.eth" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">vitalik.eth</a>&nbsp;to see the different versions of the site through the top bar. You can also search for any other ENS domain in the&nbsp;<a href="https://wayback-machine.eth.limo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">search box</a>&nbsp;provided. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmeMF5PWQmGGrZETUh37TVnsEPEcDigu8UWPw5fmRscwYL"> Our team is steadfast in enhancing the functionality and user-friendliness of the ENS Wayback Machine. Our next step?&nbsp;Incorporating significant milestones into the timeline, such as the domain’s initial registration, renewals, and transfers.&nbsp;As we refine the design and evolve our service, we deeply value your insights. So, drop us a line, share your experiences, and join us in shaping the future of the ENS Wayback Machine. This is as a Blossom Labs project. You’re welcome to contribute to our <a href="https://github.com/BlossomLabs/wayback-machine" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GitHub repository</a>. Let’s continue to build and preserve the history of the decentralized web together!

The ENS Wayback Machine is a Web3 version of Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine,
allowing users to view historical versions of IPFS content associated with ENS
domains. Users can search for specific ENS domains or URLs and view archived
versions of those sites as they appeared on different dates ...

Giveth

ENS Wayback Machine

ETH LIMO

ETH.LIMO is a privacy-preserving ENS gateway, enabling users to access Ethereum-native dApps and content. LIMO represents a shift in dweb adoption by providing an alternative means of accessing ENS resolvable domains. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmUopBPe4AkbqbRtXB8KMMzp8nWGitXB3JsnGuufTpCyEy"> The eth.limo gateway is the default resolver for&nbsp;<a href="http://app.ens.domains/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">app.ens.domains</a>&nbsp;and numerous other ENS projects. We are actively engaged in partnerships with WYSIWYG editors, as well as blogging and CMS platforms (among others) in an effort to support the needs of small teams and individual creators. The eth.limo team strongly believes that a rising tide lifts all ships, which is why we actively work to partner with and engage other ENS ecosystem projects. The LIMO project is organized around the following founding principles:<ol><li>Operate ETH.LIMO (gateway, DoH resolver, DNS resolver) as a public good.</li><li>Provide support and technical guidance for builders and users.</li><li>Work towards building a truly decentralized ENS/IPFS gateway service and global CDN.</li><li>Build a world-class developer platform for dWebsites, including integrated analytics reporting and traffic management deployment tooling for commonly used web2 patterns.</li><li>Develop and support DNS standards for ENS integrations.</li><li>A commitment to open source software and the advancement of web3 through education, best practices, evangelism, and public accessibility.</li><li>Ecosystem alignment to better collaborate and serve innovative projects.</li></ol> Past experience working on ENS:Since September 2021, we have been responsible for the maintenance, operation, and ongoing development of the eth.limo gateway.We’ve dedicated efforts to enhance the performance and reliability of our service, incorporating new features based on valuable feedback from the community. <ul><li>CCIP-read support: This has been enabled for the<a href="http://eth.limo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;eth.limo</a>&nbsp;resolver since July 2022. The current implementation leverages ethers.js to automatically query resolver contracts for CCIP gateways (if configured) and perform off-chain retrieval of the ENS record contenthash (<a href="https://offchainexample.eth.limo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://offchainexample.eth.limo</a>)</li><li>Automated, on-demand certificates for ENS subdomains</li><li>IPFS peering with all major content providers (Fleek, Web3 Storage, Cloudflare, etc…).</li><li>Accelerated DHT (Distributed Hash Table) support for IPFS. This results in faster retrieval times and a better user experience.</li><li>DNS over HTTPS (DoH) resolver. We now offer an easy to use DNS resolver for ENS domains. The DoH resolver can be integrated with applications for native ENS resolution, or even your browser! We feature both JSON and DNS wire format responses with&nbsp;<a href="https://dnslink.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DNSLink</a>&nbsp;support.</li><li>Support for Swarm and Arweave Contenthashes</li><li>Support for Emoji and Unicode Domains</li><li>HTTP Object Caching</li><li>Base32 and Base36 Encoding for IPFS/IPNS - We have updated both the eth.limo gateway and our DNS over HTTPS service to explicitly use Base32 encoding for IPFS CIDs and Base36 for IPNS peer IDs.</li><li>.art name resolution support</li><li>Reduced caching TTLs and synchronous cache expiry</li><li>General performance/stability/availability/security improvements</li></ul> ☑️LIMO takes public gateway services a step further by enforcing strong privacy guarantees such as never logging IP addresses or engaging in TCP fingerprinting. Limo now actively blocks FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts). This is a Google developed algorithm that tracks and correlates users based on their browsing history. FLoC enables advanced fingerprinting capabilities and greatly undermines online privacy and anonymity.

ETH.LIMO is a privacy-preserving ENS gateway, enabling users to access
Ethereum-native dApps and content. LIMO represents a shift in dweb adoption by
providing an alternative means of accessing ENS resolvable domains.
The eth.limo gateway is the default resolver for app.ens.domains and numerous
o...

eth.limo

Cotabe Moral

<h2>TL;DR(s)</h2><ul><li>Shutter has cryptographic products to solve structural problems from blockchains favoring wealthy and sophisticated actors.</li></ul> <ul><li>Shielded Voting enhances the voting experience, ensuring privacy, fairness, and resistance to manipulation. We integrated Shielded Voting on Snapshot, which has become the preferred voting setup for many DAOs, including Arbitrum and Giveth.</li></ul> <ul><li>Shielded Trading is now live on Gnosis, preventing malicious MEV, Sandwich attacks and Censorship. &nbsp;We are also working with Optimism and other networks to explore partnerships.</li></ul> <ul><li>We submitted a roadmap towards a <a href="https://ethresear.ch/t/the-road-towards-a-distributed-encrypted-mempool-on-ethereum/21717?ref=blog.shutter.network" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Distributed Encrypted Mempool on Ethereum.</a></li></ul> <ul><li>Shutter will soon release an API that will make it effortless for all dApps to integrate the highest level of privacy and fairness.</li></ul> <h2>Problem Statement</h2>Crypto is rigged—MEV attacks, front running, and censorship distort markets, siphoning millions and tilting the scales for insiders and bots at the expense of everyday users. Those profiting call it inevitable. We know it’s not. Shutter is the solution. Since 2021, the privacy solution has fought transaction manipulation by ensuring simultaneous access to information for all participants, keeping both chains and dApps truly fair. <h2>Solution.</h2>Shutter is keeping crypto true to its roots—neutral, unstoppable, and open to all. Its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shutter.network/shielded-trading#gnosis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">encrypted mempool</a>&nbsp;is already proven on Gnosis Chain, and a published white paper has charted its path to Ethereum integration.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shutter.network/shielded-voting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shielded Voting</a>&nbsp;secures thousands of DAO votes. And with its Shutter API launching soon, dApps can finally tap its protection—bringing fairness to every layer of crypto. Shutter enables fairness in blockchains through threshold encryption and Distributed Key Generation (DKG). In a Shutterized system, users encrypt their actions until they are securely finalized, ensuring equal access to information simultaneously, thereby maintaining fairness. <h2>Impact and KPIs.</h2> Shutter Network contributes to a healthier and more trustworthy blockchain environment by enhancing transactional fairness and reducing manipulative practices. Through its implementation on Gnosis Chain, Shielded Trading has encrypted over 4,000 transactions, protecting users from harmful front-running attacks. This protection boosts market efficiency and fosters a more inclusive trading environment. Integrated with Snapshot, Shutter's Shielded Voting solution has gained widespread adoption, protecting over 298,000 votes across more than 620 DAOs. Prominent DAOs like Arbitrum and Giveth have set this mechanism as their default voting setup. <h2>Use of Funds.</h2>The funds collected will help maintain and develop new products. As well as advance the adoption of current ones. <h2>Additional links:</h2> Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/ShutterNetwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/ShutterNetwork</a>Linktr.ee:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktr.ee/ShutterNetwork" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/ShutterNetwork</a>

TL;DR(S)
 * Shutter has cryptographic products to solve structural problems from
   blockchains favoring wealthy and sophisticated actors.
 * Shielded Voting enhances the voting experience, ensuring privacy, fairness,
   and resistance to manipulation. We integrated Shielded Voting on Snapshot,
 ...

Shutter Network. Keeping fairness privacy and security

Blockscout Admin

<h1>Open-source block explorers are a vital public good</h1>Just like we need multiple clients for Ethereum, we need multiple explorers and tooling diversity for the Ethereum ecosystem. If one goes down, the others are there to step in and support. This redundancy is vital, but it is not Blockscout's mission.&nbsp;Our mission is to provide a first-class, open-source, decentralized explorer for all users.&nbsp;An explorer built by and for the community that can provide everything users, developers, and projects need to successfully explore and develop on a chain. Every chain needs an explorer, and Blockscout is the easiest and most versatile explorer available today. Chains can easily setup the OSS version themselves, setup via a RaaS provider, or host directly with Blockscout EaaS. A growing list of chains using Blockscout are available here: <a href="https://eaas.blockscout.com/chains-and-projects" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://eaas.blockscout.com/chains-and-projects</a> <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmXhWLzSx4awoNX1wcqocK9fLyfqHjjponaGCqedGuYV5U"> Over the past year we've been working hard to improve the Blockscout experience for developers and users. Thanks to community contributions, we've had the ability to optimize Blockscout for speed while overhauling the frontend for ease of use. We've introduced tools to make smart contract verification much easier, and added tagging, account functionality, marketplace features and more. With your help, we will continue adding tools and features to support Ethereum and the network of L2s and L3s building on top. <h1>Open-source explorers support the entire ecosystem</h1>Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) blockchains and Layer 2 solutions, including zk rollups and optimistic rollups, require open-source explorers and tools to provide:<ol><li>Free access to data.</li><li>Checks for data accuracy.</li><li>Redundancy and resilience.</li><li>Community-driven features, customizations, and innovations.</li><li>Transparency.</li><li>Quick and cost-effective implementation, particularly for testnets.</li><li>Support for small and niche chains.</li><li>Consistent multi-chain experience.</li><li>Ongoing, rapid feature development.</li><li>Trustlessness and auditability.</li></ol> <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmTjZKX3ppvpuKYwjFwkYKU4x9TzR47EqZpEjqGXGfC1zd"> As we continue to decentralize the future, the tools and infrastructure supporting decentralization must also follow this pattern. We appreciate your help to support an open-source, premium block explorer - by and for the community! <h2>Thank You!</h2>

OPEN-SOURCE BLOCK EXPLORERS ARE A VITAL PUBLIC GOOD
Just like we need multiple clients for Ethereum, we need multiple explorers and
tooling diversity for the Ethereum ecosystem. If one goes down, the others are
there to step in and support.
This redundancy is vital, but it is not Blockscout's mis...

Blockscout Open-Source Block Explorer

Griff Green

<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmZAsww1BJzAeUQAGbwYebCiFQR2jQzahbBVD8Z3VL5uo1">SEAL 911 is a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding the blockchain and crypto ecosystem. In an industry plagued with scams, malware, and security flaws, SEAL 911 steps in to provide critical protection for users, developers, and projects in danger. With your support, we can secure more wallets, protect valuable funds, and make crypto a safer space for all. We founded SEAL 911 in response to the increasing need for organized security in the crypto space. Since its inception, we've handled over 12,200 <a href="https://t.me/seal_911_bot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">security tickets</a>, managing high-stakes incidents like the Curve exploit and countless phishing attempts. Our focus is on collaboration, innovation, and rapid response—ensuring that whenever a security threat arises, the community has a trusted ally to turn to. <h3>Our Impact in 2024</h3> The need for SEAL 911 has never been more urgent. In 2024, our team of 28 passionate volunteers has achieved outstanding results:<ul><li>+1,500 tickets handled to resolve security incidents.</li><li>75+ war rooms actively managed to mitigate ongoing exploits.</li><li>150,000+ phishing domains blocked to protect users.</li><li><a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911/blob/main/ACTIVITY.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Incident Resolution Log</a></li><li>~$75M USD saved through phishing prevention, smart contract rescues, and other critical actions.</li></ul><img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmNxzByWjSsLNuUbFeBgGLc5kPJ8w6RZKUKm4ubqrx3wB5">We’ve tackled some of the most dangerous threats in the crypto space, including:<ol><li>Phishing attacks</li><li>Private key leaks</li><li>Malware infections</li><li>Social media account hijacks</li><li>Smart contract hacks</li><li>Pig Butchering scams (Sha Zhu Pan)</li><li>Vulnerability disclosures</li><li>Phishing URL reports</li><li>Frontrunning and wallet rescues by white hats</li><li>Domain hijacks</li></ol> Despite these successes, the road ahead is long. The security landscape in crypto still lags behind where it needs to be, and SEAL 911 is here to fill that gap. <h3>How SEAL 911 Works</h3> <ul><li>Emergency Response: Through the SEAL 911 Telegram bot, we offer instant support during security crises.</li><li>White Hat Support: We work closely with <a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911#members" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">white hats</a> to rescue funds, disclose vulnerabilities, and secure protocols.</li><li>Proactive Measures:&nbsp;We’re constantly blocking phishing domains and developing best practices for war rooms, building a safer crypto environment.</li></ul> <h3>Why We Need Your Help</h3> Every SEAL 911 <a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911#members" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">member</a> is a volunteer, and while we work tirelessly with limited resources, the demand for our expertise keeps growing. To expand and continue our efforts, we need your help. Your support will allow us to:<ul><li>Scale up our phishing prevention systems.</li><li>Build better tools to detect and respond to threats.</li><li>Provide financial support to volunteers and white hats.</li><li>Educate and raise awareness on how to avoid risks.</li></ul> By donating to SEAL 911, you're investing in the future of crypto security. Together, we can protect users, projects, and protocols from the dangers that threaten our industry. <img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmefaDmhqEja7GFtzaYQESpoHEnW4SD96VN9y2KZ7AiF76"> <a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911/blob/main/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Code of conduct</a><a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911/blob/main/DATA_RETENTION_POLICY.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Retention policy</a><a href="https://github.com/security-alliance/seal-911/blob/main/ACTIVITY.md" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Incident Resulition log</a>

SEAL 911 is a nonprofit dedicated to safeguarding the blockchain and crypto
ecosystem. In an industry plagued with scams, malware, and security flaws, SEAL
911 steps in to provide critical protection for users, developers, and projects
in danger. With your support, we can secure more wallets, pro...

SEAL 911

We are&nbsp;The DeFi Collective, a&nbsp;<a href="https://deficollective.org/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">non-profit association</a>&nbsp;fostering the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem through various initiatives to promote transparency, accessibility, and innovation in decentralizing the financial infrastructure. We harness all relevant on-chain and off-chain resources to foster a supportive environment where DeFi protocols can emerge as a trusted alternative to traditional financial services providers.By supporting on-chain liquidity growth strategies, facilitating community engagement, publishing insightful reports, and diligently identifying and addressing decentralization vulnerabilities with impartial data, The DeFi Collective is committed to being an independent watchdog, dedicated to serving the best interests of the DeFi community.<h5> </h5>Our flagship project -&nbsp;DeFiScan&nbsp;- is a research&nbsp;<a href="https://www.defiscan.info/learn-more" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">framework</a>&nbsp;and analytics&nbsp;<a href="https://www.defiscan.info/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dashboard</a>&nbsp;offering comprehensive and unbiased insights into the decentralization level of EVM DeFi applications.DeFiScan is&nbsp;a public good to provide users with verifiable insights into the maturity and risk metrics of various DeFi platforms, helping them make informed decisions while engaging with these technologies.DeFiScan promotes transparency, education, self-policing, and informed decision-making in DeFi. Like L2Beat, we use a stage (0-1-2) system to categorize projects based on their level of decentralization and the inherent risks associated with centralization.Our goal is to cover 90% all the TVL of EVM chains this year and your funding will greatly contribute to this mission!<img src="https://giveth.mypinata.cloud/ipfs/QmVY21jQVMFjeBKnsiVC59KoZSThHXrnrGbJCNNn8k4K1W">Website:&nbsp;<a href="deficollective.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">deficollective.org</a>&nbsp;- The DeFi CollectivePublic Good Dashboard &amp; Framework: <a href="defiscan.info " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">defiscan.info </a>-&nbsp;DeFiScan.Public Repository: MIT Licence -&nbsp;GitHub - <a href="https://github.com/deficollective/defiscan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/deficollective/defiscan</a><h5> </h5><h5> </h5>Team InformationOur team consists of 9 crypto natives and experienced professionals in blockchain technology, DeFi, software development, law and regulation, policy, and community engagement.Board members include:<a href="https://twitter.com/TokenBrice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TokenBrice</a>: A key figure in the DeFi community and an integral part of The DeFi Collective.<a href="https://x.com/nilsbundi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nils</a>: DeFi protocol architect and developer at The DeFi Collective.<a href="https://x.com/floowp_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Florian</a>: Attorney at law with a focus on regulation and compliance.Besides our board members, The DeFi Collective is supported by a group of dedicated contributors who play a vital role in various aspects of our operations, from technical development to community engagement. Sustainability Plan Operational expenses are covered by the treasury funded through previous donations and continuous on-chain rewards generated by the Collective. The Collective aims to fully self-sustain all operational expenses, meaning the Giveth donations are used exclusively to raise awareness, enhance the UX and API of DeFiScan API, and fund community reviews, rather than for administrative or operational costs. You can check The DeFi Collective treasury is already generating rewards to support our missions through our first yearly financial&nbsp;<a href="https://deficollective.org/blog/yearly-financial-report-2024/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">report</a>&nbsp;showcasing the financial details of our operations.We also plan to establish strategic partnerships with educational institutions, incentive/grant programs, key blockchain foundations, and other actors (for-profits and non-profits) focused on DeFi to secure future funding opportunities. Notable recent achievement:-Reviewed 14 protocols since November (which notably led to Uniswap v3 verifying their contracts on Arbitrum and Base) and currently finishing the reviews of other protocols (Aave, Compound, Cat-in-a-box, Ethena, RocketPool and Morpho).-Recruiting two full time smartcontracts reviewers.-Hosting and participating in major Ethereum-centric events (ETHZurich, ETHBelgrade, ETHSofia, ETHBucharest, ETHDam, ETHPrague, ProtocolBerg, DappCon, ETHCC, &amp; Devcon).

We are The DeFi Collective, a non-profit association fostering the decentralized
finance (DeFi) ecosystem through various initiatives to promote transparency,
accessibility, and innovation in decentralizing the financial infrastructure. We
harness all relevant on-chain and off-chain resources to ...

DeFiScan 

The DeFi Transparency &amp; Decentralization Cause is a DeFiScan curated list of public goods projects advancing verifiable decentralization and transparency within DeFi on EVM. We believe true decentralization is a fundamental pillar of trustless finance, enabling security, resilience, and equitable innovation.By pooling resources into this Cause, we strengthen a diverse set of researchers, builders, and educators who are collectively combating the "decentralization illusion". This Cause unites mission-aligned projects that are building the foundations of a more transparent and genuinely decentralized DeFi ecosystem. They provide various tools and talents to cover the spectrum of DeFi assessment as a public good: <ul><li>Assessment tooling: scanners, dashboards, and APIs that evaluate protocol centralization risks, permissions, and maturity.</li><li>Research &amp; standards: frameworks, ratings that expose hidden centralization risks, and tools promoting best practices for decentralized and transparent engineering.</li><li>Education &amp; advocacy: resources, reports, and community initiatives that raise awareness and empower users to demand verifiable decentralization.</li></ul> Impact is measured through: TVL reviewed, data monitoring upgrades on our dashboards and APis, number of protocol upgrades post-assessments, framework adoptions, and community engagement. Your contributions support the long-term realization of DeFi as a secure, transparent public good for everyone.

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DeFiScan Verifiable insights into the maturity and risks of DeFi

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DeFi Transparency & Decentralization
DeFiScan Verifiable insights into the maturity and risks of DeFi