CertiK and YZi Labs launch $1 million audit grants for EASY residency participants

Leading web3 security services provider CertiK and global investment firm YZi Labs have teamed up to enhance the security infrastructure for startups in the EASY Residency Incubation Program, which supports founders who build long-term value in web3, AI, and biotechnology.

As part of the partnership, CertiK will provide a $1 million auditing grant, along with security services like Skynet Boosting and AI-powered, while YZi Labs will aid in connecting these startup projects with CertiK, thereby improving their security measures and ensuring their sustainable development in the web3 space.

The collaboration underscores a major shift toward prioritizing risk management and code security in startup incubation, elevating industry standards and supporting long-term ecosystem sustainability.

“Security is the foundation of long-term success, but for early-stage founders, it’s often a high-stakes distraction while they are still chasing Product-Market Fit,” said Ella Zhang, Head of YZi Labs. “Think of it like building a skyscraper: founders should focus on the architecture and the vision, while CertiK acts as structural engineers to ensure the frame is earthquake-proof.”

“We believe that our collaboration with YZi Labs will significantly improve the security level of projects, providing necessary guarantees for their long-term development,” Professor Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder and CEO of CertiK, added.