New BSSC Releases Smart Contract Security Standard V2 with New Audit Framework

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BSSC Releases Smart Contract Security Standard Version 2 with New Audit Framework

Today we published version 2 of the BSSC Smart Contract Security Standard, a freely available standard to ensure that smart contract security audit methodology meets the current requirements of security professionals across the industry. What’s new We’ve added an extensive new set of auditing guidance documents, along with a small number of specification changes, reflecting […]

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Building a Strong Security Framework for Stablecoins

By Riyaz Faizullabhoy, Engineering Lead, Security Engineering at Anchorage Digital; BSSC Board Member Stablecoins combine two systems with very different operating assumptions. Onchain transactions can settle in seconds and run 24/7. But stablecoins connect the onchain systems with offchain systems that integrate with traditional finance systems. For fiat-backed stablecoins, that may include banks, custodians and […]

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BSSC Unveils New Standard to Strengthen End-to-End Blockchain Transaction Security

New specification provides a comprehensive framework for securing every stage of blockchain transactions, from creation through to execution Wakefield, Mass. Oct 22, 2026 – The Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC) today announced the release of the Blockchain Transaction Lifecycle Security Standard, a new specification to improve the security of blockchain transactions. By establishing requirements for […]

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More than ever, nascent protocols and blockchains need support in secure code and auditing practices. Growth and adoption depend on it.
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At Halborn, we recognize the critical need for robust security standards to safeguard the integrity of blockchain systems.
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BSSC aims to unlock crypto's potential by bringing industry players together to set the standard for security.
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It is critical that we promote trust within the blockchain industry through a standard security framework.
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The BSSC is addressing a key component of digital finance: establishing clear, credible security standards.
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