Alex ManuskinParadigm-CTF Cairo SolutionsParadigm CTF was a blast. Unlike last year, when challenges were mostly focused on Solidity and the EVM, this year introduced challenges in…7 min read·Aug 30, 2022--1--1
Alex ManuskinFrontrunning a ScammerA rather regular afternoon was interrupted by a message in the flashbots discord. I sometimes check out messages there and see if someone…14 min read·Jul 16, 2021--8--8
Alex ManuskininZengo WalletEthology: A Safari Tour in Ethereum’s Dark ForestEthereum dark forest monsters are no joke. These bots can analyze smart contract calls and functions they have never used to take profit12 min read·Dec 29, 2020----
Alex ManuskininZengo WalletIntro to DeFi Lending ProtocolsTL;DR; DeFi lending protocols that power many of today’s yield farming ventures are considered a relatively safe and tested way to make…10 min read·Oct 29, 2020--1--1
Alex ManuskininZengo WalletUniCats Go PhishingIn a recent tweet that gained some popularity, we described the curious tale of Jhon Doe [sic]. Jhon went to sleep with a false sense of…9 min read·Oct 8, 2020--1--1
Alex ManuskininZengo WalletDune Analytics introduction tutorial (with examples)Dune Analytics is a powerful tool for blockchain research. It can be used to query, extract, and visualize vast amounts of data on the…13 min read·Sep 27, 2020--2--2
Alex ManuskininZengo WalletStaring Into the Monster’s Eye: Analyzing a Generalized Front-running Arbitrage Bot AttackTL;DR: As it turns out, “general front-running arbitrage bots” that can steal earning opportunities on the Ethereum blockchain, which were…5 min read·Sep 24, 2020--1--1
Alex ManuskinThe fastest draw on the Blockchain: Ethereum BackrunningDeFi is the wild west of the blockchain space. Bots and traders compete in shootouts for the best trade. This is both risky and profitable.14 min read·Jul 22, 2020----
Alex ManuskinAn extensive guide to optimizing a Linux laptop for battery life and performanceOptimization is fun. When it comes to laptops, one of these things you can never have too much of is battery life. Although modern Linux…13 min read·Jun 27, 2020--3--3
Alex ManuskininZengo WalletHow to lose $2.5M, twiceAs part of our ongoing research on blockchains, we were able to spot some highly abnormal Ethereum transactions (Tx) early on. We’re…3 min read·Jun 11, 2020----