Hacking the blockchain
Blockchain hacking is one of the more elusive paths in cybersecurity, It’s groundbreaking, challenging, and extremely rewarding, both intellectually and financially. Smart contract hacking is a form of art, and there’s nothing more beautiful than watching an exploit and the series of transactions that follow. Nothing beats the elation that comes from saving the common man millions of dollars, especially because many are just trying to get by in a system designed to fail them. The financial benefits that come from being at the forefront of technological breakthroughs aren’t bad, either. Bug bounties of up to 2.5 million USD are being paid out for critical bugs, and the average yearly salary at a blockchain security firm is $150,000. To top it off, most of these opportunities are fully remote, meaning you can work from home. So, how are blockchains hacked? There are a variety of ways, but the most common and prominent attacks occur in smart contracts (prog...