Forta

What is Forta?

Forta is a decentralized network designed to provide continuous, real-time surveillance of blockchain activity. It leverages a community-driven ecosystem of detection bots and scan nodes to monitor transactions and smart contract state changes across various EVM-compatible blockchains. By identifying threats such as phishing, rug pulls, and protocol-specific anomalies, Forta delivers timely alerts that help prevent attacks and minimize asset loss. The platform emphasizes openness, user privacy, and censorship resistance while enabling protocols and rollups to manage their own security risks effectively.

Key Features

• Real-Time Threat Detection

  Continuously monitors blockchain transactions and smart contract states to identify malicious activity before it executes.

• Community-Driven Detection Bots

  Thousands of specialized bots developed by security experts and developers that scan for a wide range of threats and anomalies.

• Decentralized Scan Nodes

  Distributed nodes run detection bots on every block and transaction, ensuring robust and censorship-resistant monitoring.

• Staking-Based Security Model

  Developers and node operators stake FORT tokens to ensure quality and deter malicious behavior within the network.

• Multi-Chain Support

  Supports multiple EVM-compatible blockchains including Ethereum, Polygon, and BNB Chain, providing broad coverage.

• Public Alert Registry

  All detected alerts are stored publicly on IPFS, allowing transparent access to security events and threat intelligence.

Use Cases

• DeFi Security Monitoring : Protects decentralized finance protocols by detecting exploits, flash loan attacks, and suspicious transactions in real-time.
• NFT and Token Surveillance : Monitors NFT marketplaces and token contracts for fraudulent activity and social engineering attempts.
• Governance and DAO Oversight : Alerts DAOs and governance platforms to unusual or risky on-chain actions to safeguard community assets.
• Compliance and Risk Management : Enables protocols and rollups to manage transaction risks proactively, supporting regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Security Analytics and Forensics : Provides detailed threat intelligence data for security teams to analyze attack vectors and improve defenses.

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