In this episode of HardWired, Harry sits down with Bock from Fidesium to explore his background, the story behind the company, and why smart contract auditing has become such a critical part of crypto security.

We discuss recent hacks, the realities of manual audits, and why operational security matters not just for teams building in Web3, but for anyone responsible for protecting capital, infrastructure, and trust.

We also look at how cyber security is evolving in crypto, what auditors are actually looking for, and why the gap between “looks secure” and “is secure” is often where the biggest risks live.

Some ideas explored:

• Bock’s background and what led him into crypto security
• The role Fidesium plays in smart contract auditing
• Why manual audits still matter in an AI-driven world
• What recent hacks reveal about common weaknesses in crypto
• The importance of op sec for founders and teams
• Where projects often underestimate security risk
• How to think about security as a long-term discipline, not a one-off task
• Why trust in crypto has to be earned, not assumed

A conversation about security, vigilance, and what it really takes to build safely in crypto.

You can find out more about Fidesium here:

https://www.fidesium.xyz/

This episode was brought together by AlphaWire: https://alphawire.xyz/