Our team

Our team consists of experienced security researchers with proven track records in identifying and mitigating critical vulnerabilities

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Niki Hietala (Nick)

General Manager

Leading Clarity Alliance Research’s operations and strategic direction, and serving as the primary client contact, ensuring our team delivers exceptional security services across the Bitcoin and DeFi ecosystem.

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Kristian Apostolov

Lead Security Researcher

Specialized in smart contract security with a track record of identifying critical vulnerabilities. Discovered high-impact bounties across major DeFi protocols, including being among the first to claim critical bounties in Stacks projects.

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Alin Barbatei (ABA)

Principal Security Researcher

10 years of experience in cyber security with expertise in smart contract auditing across EVM and Bitcoin L2 ecosystems. Helped secure over $1 billion in Total Value Locked across multiple DeFi protocols.

Silverologist

Security Researcher

Senior Web2 developer transitioned into Web3 security research, with multiple top contest results and 30+ auditing engagements.

Stormy

Security Researcher

Proven smart contract security track record, highlighted by winning both the eBTC Code4rena contest and Immunefi bounty.

Our security review process

Our comprehensive six-step methodology ensures thorough security analysis and effective communication throughout the engagement

1

Project Understanding

We begin by reviewing the repositories in scope to understand the codebase, its architecture, and the underlying protocol design

2

Scoping & Proposal

We prepare a detailed proposal based on audit complexity, expected duration, and scope. This includes a quote and timeline

3

Kickoff & Setup

Once the proposal is accepted, we begin the audit and establish a direct communication channel to keep collaboration smooth

4

SECURITY REVIEW in Progress

Our researchers examine the code thoroughly, identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses as they go

5

Real-Time Communication

We keep you informed throughout the audit, sharing critical findings early and asking clarifying questions when needed

6

Final Report Delivery

At the end of the review, we deliver a comprehensive report detailing all findings along with recommendations for improving security