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Pessimistic

Tallinn audit firm reviewing Ethereum smart contracts, dApps and protocols, maker of Slitherin

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About

Pessimistic is a smart contract security company operated by Pessimistic OÜ, registered at Narva mnt 7 in Tallinn, Estonia. Its services include smart contract audits, blockchain protocol audits, dApp audits, threat monitoring and a virtual CISO offer, and it features Ethereum smart contract audits as an ecosystem specialty. It describes three ways of working: consulting on pre-production code and architecture, auditing through a combination of manual and automated processes, and a subscription-based retainer for ongoing support. The audit process starts with a proposal, typically within one business day, followed by a deep review of the code both manually and with proprietary automated techniques, a private report shared only with the client, a verification review of the fixes and, once all parties confirm, publication of the report on GitHub. The company maintains Slitherin, an open-source set of more than thirty custom detectors built on top of the Slither static analyser, including integration detectors for popular DeFi protocols, and Spotter, a monitoring product. It publishes an audit cost estimation guide in its GitHub organisation and runs a blog. Its audits cover DEXs, wallets, staking, bridges, games and other DeFi products.

At a glance

  • Operated by Pessimistic OÜ, Tallinn, Estonia
  • Combines manual review with proprietary automated techniques
  • Private report first, then a fix review and a public report on GitHub
  • Maintains Slitherin, open-source detectors built on Slither
  • Offers retainers, threat monitoring and a virtual CISO service
  • Publishes its audit cost estimation method
Services
  • Audit
Blockchains
Languages
Solidity
Headquarters
Estonia
Public audit reports
github.com(opens in a new tab)

Pessimistic: frequently asked questions

What services does Pessimistic offer?
According to its public information, Pessimistic offers: Audit.
Which blockchains does Pessimistic work with?
Pessimistic works with Ethereum.
Which smart contract languages does Pessimistic use?
Pessimistic works with Solidity.
Where is Pessimistic based?
Pessimistic is headquartered in Estonia.
Is Pessimistic verified on smart-contract.com?
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