Date

August 29, 2024

Time

11:30

Track

CommSec Track

COMMSEC: Flash Loans: The Blessing or Curse of DeFi

Senior Smart Contract Auditor

Valix Consulting

We will talk about a comprehensive analysis of flash loan attacks within the DeFi ecosystem. This includes understanding the mechanics of flash loans, exploring how these attacks are executed, analyzing notable case studies, and discussing the impact of these attacks. Additionally, the paper aims to provide effective mitigation strategies and best practices for securing DeFi protocols against flash loan attacks. We will cover:

  1. Detailed Understanding of Flash Loans: Attendees will gain an in-depth knowledge of what flash loans are, how they work, and their legitimate use cases within the DeFi ecosystem.
  2. Insight into Flash Loan Attack Mechanics: The paper will explain the detailed mechanics of how flash loan attacks are executed, including the key vulnerabilities that are exploited.
  3. Analysis of Real-World Case Studies: Participants will learn from notable flash loan attack case studies, understanding the specific vulnerabilities exploited and the impact of these attacks.
  4. Practical Mitigation Strategies: The audience will be provided with practical steps and strategies to mitigate the risk of flash loan attacks, including code auditing, real-time monitoring, and implementing security measures like circuit breakers and decentralized oracles.