Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 19 hours ago
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: twitter.com/0xorio
Article about Lido on their blog: blog.oxor.io/lido-decoded-a-deep-dive-into-ethereums-liquid-staking-solution-40a749bab56d
Website: oxor.io
My social media if you guys want to follow me:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/LamWeb3
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/
Website: https://lamtrinh.xyz
If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to stay updated on our upcoming episodes with industry experts and innovators in the Web3 and Entrepreneurship spaces. Thank you for listening!
If you want to receive updates and read my long-form writing on Web3, Entrepreneurship, life and everything in between, you can go here to read (and please subscribe):
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Thank you for your support!
#web3 #security #audit #smartcontracts #hacks #safety
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: twitter.com/0xorio
Article about Lido on their blog: blog.oxor.io/lido-decoded-a-deep-dive-into-ethereums-liquid-staking-solution-40a749bab56d
Website: oxor.io
My social media if you guys want to follow me:
Twitter/X: twitter.com/LamWeb3
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lamweb3/
Website: https://lamtrinh.xyz
If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to stay updated on our upcoming episodes with industry experts and innovators in the Web3 and Entrepreneurship spaces. Thank you for listening!
If you want to receive updates and read my long-form writing on Web3, Entrepreneurship, life and everything in between, you can go here to read (and please subscribe):
substack.com/@lamweb3
Thank you for your support!
#web3 #security #audit #smartcontracts #hacks #safety
