Newsletter #59

Article by Forta Network Jun. 8, 2024
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This week in Forta! A NASDAQ listed company using Forta? Forta launches on 9th blockchain: Linea. Three million FORT locked in the FORT Staking Vault. Forta council member Mat Travizano spotted alongside Argentinian President Javier Milei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.


A NASDAQ listed company using Forta? BTCS, (the first public U.S. company to run bitcoin mining operations) now leverages Forta threat intelligence to construct compliant Ethereum blocks. Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS, says, “As a publicly traded company, we are dedicated to adhering to the highest standards of compliance. Integrating Forta into Builder+ represents a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to ensure our blockchain operations are as compliant as possible.” You can read more about the collaboration in the official press release here.


Forta launches on 9th blockchain: Linea. Forta is now supporting its 9th blockchain with Linea. Built by Consensys, the Linea chain’s goal is to create the most secure zkEVM ecosystem, and Forta is here to help. Marking the beginning of this security collaboration, the team has deployed Forta’s Address Poisoning Detector on Linea, tracking zero-value, low-value, and fake token phishing transfers. This paves the way for developers to build innovative monitoring solutions, making Linea the most secure zkEVM ecosystem possible. Join the mission and start building today!


Three million FORT locked in the FORT Staking Vault. The FORT Staking Vault is on a roll, hitting an impressive milestone with three million FORT now securely locked! Don’t miss out—join the momentum, earn rewards, and stake your FORT to secure the network!


Forta council member Mat Travizano spotted alongside Argentinian President Javier Milei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This exciting encounter marked a milestone moment for Forta, as Mat accompanied President Milei on his Silicon Valley tour, also meeting tech giants like Apple’s Tim Cook and a16z’s Marc Andreessen. These high-level meetings solidify Forta’s leadership in blockchain security and open doors to future collaborations with industry leaders and governments worldwide.



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