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Security Best Practices

This guide outlines security best practices for integrating with Oak Network.

Smart Contract Security​

Input Validation​

  • Always validate user inputs
  • Check for integer overflow/underflow
  • Validate addresses and amounts
  • Implement proper access controls

Access Control​

  • Use role-based access control
  • Implement multi-signature requirements for critical functions
  • Regular access review and rotation
  • Principle of least privilege

Error Handling​

  • Use custom errors for gas efficiency
  • Implement proper revert messages
  • Handle edge cases gracefully
  • Log security-relevant events

Integration Security​

Key Management​

  • Never store private keys in code
  • Use hardware wallets for production
  • Implement proper key rotation
  • Use secure key derivation

API Security​

  • Implement rate limiting
  • Use HTTPS for all communications
  • Validate all inputs server-side
  • Implement proper authentication

Frontend Security​

  • Sanitize user inputs
  • Implement CSP headers
  • Use secure communication channels
  • Regular dependency updates

Monitoring and Auditing​

Transaction Monitoring​

  • Monitor for suspicious activity
  • Implement alerting systems
  • Regular security audits
  • Community bug bounty programs

Code Review​

  • Peer review all changes
  • Automated security scanning
  • Regular dependency updates
  • Security-focused testing

Next Steps​