CertiK Co-founder Ronghui Gu Attends Singapore FinTech Festival and Delivers Keynote Speech

BlockBeats News, November 8th, Co-Founder of CertiK and Columbia University Computer Science Professor Ronghui Gu delivered a keynote speech titled "Beyond Code, Leading Trust" at the 2024 Singapore FinTech Festival, sharing his entrepreneurial journey from academic research to Web3 security company CertiK and emphasizing: "Security is not only a competitive advantage but also a shared responsibility."

Professor Gu reviewed the April 2023 DeFi protocol Merlin's $2 million hack during the speech, pointing out that the incident prompted profound reflection in the blockchain industry and led CertiK to introduce new security measures such as real-time monitoring and background checks. He also shared CertiK's growth journey since its founding in 2018, with the company commanding over 60% of the global Web3 security market in 2021 and successfully becoming a unicorn company.

The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), as a premier annual event in global financial technology, co-hosted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Elevandi, focuses on FinTech innovation and digital transformation, attracting industry experts from over 150 countries and serving as a vital platform for global FinTech exchange.