In this captivating 22nd episode of Colors of Web3 and Entrepreneurship, Lam sits down with Petr Korolev, the co-founder and CEO of Oxorio, a boutique audit firm specializing in web3 security. Petr shares his journey from winning Ethereum hackathons to building a team of top-tier auditors, diving deep into the intricacies of smart contract security, and the challenges of onboarding users to Web3.

The discussion explores common misconceptions around Web3 security, the rise and vulnerabilities of blockchain bridges, and the importance of thorough security audits. Pter also provides insights into the process of becoming a web3 security auditor, emphasizing the need for analytical thinking and the ability to uncover subtle issues.

⌛ Timestamps

00:00 - Episode preview

00:20 - Introduction about the show and the guest: Petr Korolev from Oxorio (boutique Web3 security audit firm)

05:00 - Some early hackathon projects of Petr

07:40 - Petr's hobbies and digital nomad lifestyle

09:50 - Deep dive into Oxorio: auditing process and services

20:40 - Public audits and interactive reports

29:30 - Different mindsets required between auditors and developers

32:17 - Pricing range for different tiers of auditing companies

35:12 - Meaning behind the name "Oxorio"

36:45 - Challenges facing Oxorio

39:05 - Languages and technologies Oxorio offers

45:52 - Common misconceptions about Web3 security

51:30 - Why are bridges so susceptible to hacks?

57:54 - Tips for users to stay safe in the Web3 ecosystem

01:05:35 - How to onboard 1 billion people into Web3 - Petr's take

01:09:00 - Advice for aspiring Web3 security auditors

01:16:10 - Closing remarks about hackathons 🙂

01:18:04 - Episode outro and next episode preview

Follow Oxorio:

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/0xorio

Article about Lido on their blog: https://blog.oxor.io/lido-decoded-a-deep-dive-into-ethereums-liquid-staking-solution-40a749bab56d

Website: https://oxor.io/

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LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/⁠

Website: ⁠https://lamtrinh.xyz⁠

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