Security terminology
Security and audit status: what each claim actually means
Trustworthy security communication separates technical visibility, independent review, operations, and financial assurance. These categories should not be collapsed into one “secure” or “audited” badge.
Published and reviewed: 23 September 2026 · Editorial policy
Source-code visibility
A block explorer may display published source code associated with a deployed contract. This can help a reviewer inspect code and compare an address, but it is not an independent audit or a guarantee of safety.
Automated checks
A scanner or automated tool can identify patterns or potential issues within its scope. Results depend on the tool, configuration, and interpretation; automated output is not equivalent to a complete human audit.
Independent audit
A meaningful audit should identify the auditor, scope, deployment or commit reviewed, date, findings, severity, unresolved issues, and remediation status. Do not describe a contract as audited without that evidence.
Operational controls
Identity checks, account controls, monitoring, support procedures, administrator permissions, and withdrawal review are operational matters. They should be described with the actual policy and availability, not broad labels.
Financial assurance
Neither source visibility nor an audit proves reserves, solvency, custody, liquidity, insurance, future value, or the ability to withdraw. Those are separate evidence questions.