Hack Responsibly | Episode 2: Deep Dive into Ethereum Virtual Machine and Blockchain Security

In this episode, the team is joined by two special guests from across the pond, security consultants Hannay Al Mohanna and Connor Taylor. Tune in for a conversation featuring Hannay's in-depth Ethereum Virtual Machine research, the current state of blockchain security auditing, and opportunities for continued exploration around distributed ledger technology.

Key Moments:
02:40 - Overview of Hannay's Ethereum Virtual Machine internals research
05:45 - Practical takeaways for smart contract security auditors
07:35 - Gaps in the current blockchain, EVM, and Solidity research landscape
11:15 - The state of blockchain security; assumptions, misconceptions, and evolution
15:10 - Does blockchain add another layer of complexity on top of other unsolved problems?
16:50 - How to communicate distributed ledger technology (DLT) security
20:00 - Hannay details the concept of front-running; and the vulnerability risks within DLT
26:00 - Will DLT follow a similar ramp up or evolution as cloud technologies did years ago?
29:45 - Connor's recommendations for DLT technologies to research
41:21 - Wrap up and advice to get started in blockchain security

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