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White Hat

Definition

A white hat is an ethical hacker or cybersecurity professional who identifies vulnerabilities in systems and protocols with the owner’s permission. In the context of digital assets and blockchain, white hats work to discover security flaws before malicious actors can exploit them, often reporting their findings to project teams for remediation. Their activities are crucial for fortifying the security posture of decentralized applications and blockchain networks. They act as proactive defenders of digital infrastructure.