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Verify marketplace seller smart contracts for fraud in 2026

Smart contract losses topped $1.8 billion in 2025. Let that number breathe. With $9.1 billion now locked in the top decentralized marketplaces alone, the question isn't whether someone is targeting…

Julian Vance·June 11, 2026 · 15 min read

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