CertiK, a large company providing blockchain security solutions headquartered in New York, has announced the successful migration of its cloud infrastructure in Asia to Alibaba Cloud. This strategic move aims to leverage Alibaba Cloud’s advanced resource management services, enhancing the security, reliability, and cost-efficiency of CertiK’s blockchain applications.
Over the past decade, cloud-based computing has revolutionized communication technology, with cybersecurity emerging as a critical component. Blockchain technology, known for its highly secured, decentralized, and efficient distributed computing capabilities, is at the forefront of this evolution. It would seamlessly integrate with Web3 applications, smart contracts, and blockchain, offering a new horizon in cloud computing.
Professor Ronghui Gu, co-founder of CertiK, expressed enthusiasm about the migration. “We are very excited to bring our extensive blockchain security experience to Alibaba Cloud’s platform,” said Gu. “For over five years, we have believed in the transformative power of blockchain technology. We look forward to empowering developers with secure blockchain development and deployment through Alibaba Cloud’s platform.”
The migration’s success is credited to the close collaboration between CertiK and Alibaba Cloud teams. Both parties developed a detailed migration plan to ensure a smooth transition, maintaining business continuity throughout the process.
Securing Blockchain Ecosystems
CertiK, founded in 2018 by Yale and Columbia University professors, has established itself as a pioneer in blockchain security. Combining expert manual reviews with advanced AI technology, CertiK protects and monitors blockchain protocols and smart contracts. The company’s mission is to secure the Web3 world by applying cutting-edge innovations from academia to enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to scale safely.
CertiK‘s track record includes working with over 4,500 enterprise clients, securing more than $380 billion worth of digital assets, and detecting over 60,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Among its high-profile clients are industry leaders like Aptos, Ripple, Sandbox, Polygon, BNB Chain, and TON.
The company has garnered support from major investors, including Insight Partners, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Lightspeed, Advent International, SoftBank, Hillhouse Capital, Goldman Sachs, Coinbase Ventures, Binance, Shunwei Capital, IDG Capital, Wing, Legend Star, and Danhua Capital.
By migrating to Alibaba Cloud, CertiK aims to further its mission of securing blockchain ecosystems, ensuring that businesses can leverage blockchain technology with enhanced security and efficiency.