# Security Partners

Avant Protocol's security strategy involves collaboration with a curated selection of industry-leading firms. Our approach is to work with multiple **best-in-class security vendors**, with each providing **specialized expertise to cover different threat models** and add compounding layers of security. 

To demonstrate our approach, this page provides an overview of **several notable partners** and their roles within our multi-layered defense framework.

## **Data & Infrastructure Partners**

Avant Protocol works in a strategic partnership with [Chainlink](https://chain.link/), leveraging its industry-leading services across multiple areas of the protocol to enhance security, transparency, and interoperability.

* **Cross-Chain Interoperability (CCIP):** All official bridging of Avant Protocol tokens between different blockchains will be exclusively powered by Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). As the industry standard for secure cross-chain communication, CCIP ensures the integrity of Avant's assets as they move between networks.
* **Data Feeds for Yield-Bearing Tokens:** To support seamless integration into the broader DeFi ecosystem, Avant plans to launch Chainlink Data Feeds for all its `savTokens`, providing a reliable on-chain source for their exchange rates.
* **Proof of Reserve (PoR):** Avant is actively developing a Proof of Reserve mechanism to be powered by Chainlink. This planned implementation will provide automated, on-chain verification of the assets backing protocol tokens, bringing a new level of transparency to the ecosystem.
* **Price Feeds:** The Avant application utilizes Chainlink Price Feeds as its **primary oracle** to display accurate, real-time market data for core assets. The following Chainlink Price Feeds are used on the Avalanche Mainnet:
  * BTC-USD
  * USDC-USD

## **Smart Contract & OPSEC Auditing Partners**

To ensure the integrity of our onchain code and operational procedures, we engage with top-tier auditing firms.

* [Omniscia](https://omniscia.io/) & [Dedaub](https://dedaub.com/): These firms have conducted comprehensive audits of the Avant Protocol smart contracts to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities ahead of deployment.
* [Trail of Bits](https://www.trailofbits.com/): Engaged for ongoing operational security (OPSEC) audits, Trail of Bits continuously reviews our internal processes, infrastructure, and security practices to protect against evolving threats.

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## **Real-Time Monitoring Partners**

To proactively defend against onchain threats, the protocol employs continuous monitoring services.

* [Hypernative](https://www.hypernative.io/): Provides 24/7 real-time monitoring and threat intelligence for the protocol's onchain activity and integrated third-party protocols. This enables a rapid response to potential exploits or anomalous behavior.