Gu notes evolving crypto attack surfaces—operational risk, private-key mismanagement, deepfakes, oracle manipulation—and warns that AI-enabled impersonations pose ongoing challenges.

CertiK emphasizes collaboration with clients to review internal policies and key management solutions, signaling a focus on risk management and institutional trust.

CertiK is pivoting to offer institutional-grade auditing and formal verification to appeal to large banks and global institutions, framing post-Huione reforms as reputational repair and strategic preparation across jurisdictions.

In the wake of the Huione-related backlash, CertiK framed the incident as a wake-up call, noting it audited code for a U.S.-registered client and donated the audit fee to charity.

KYC procedures have been strengthened, with plans to engage external capacity providers to reduce risk, while audits remain the core revenue and enterprise offerings expand for institutional clients.

There are no concrete IPO plans or timelines, even amid investor interest and media speculation.

The firm reports strong investor demand, with raised capital over $240 million and notable backers like Sequoia, Goldman Sachs, and Coinbase, and plans to add one or two more strategic investors.