Open source security pertains to the protection of systems and software whose source code is publicly available for inspection and modification. In the context of blockchain, this means the underlying code of protocols and applications can be reviewed by a global community of developers. This transparency permits continuous auditing and rapid identification of vulnerabilities by many eyes.
Context
News often highlights open source security in relation to audits of smart contracts or core blockchain protocols, where community scrutiny strengthens overall system integrity. While transparency can accelerate vulnerability detection, it also exposes potential weaknesses to malicious actors. The ongoing balance between public review and timely patching remains a central point of discussion for decentralized projects.
A phishing-induced compromise of a critical NPM developer account injected malicious code, enabling silent cryptocurrency address substitution during transactions.
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