# Certik is a blockchain security platform. [Certik](https://www.certik.com/company/about) is a blockchain security platform that provides comprehensive auditing and verification services for smart contracts and blockchain systems. Its aim is to enhance the security and reliability of decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain projects. Certik utilizes a combination of automated and manual security analysis techniques to identify vulnerabilities and potential risks in smart contracts. By leveraging formal verification methods, Certik ensures that smart contracts meet specified security requirements and are protected against potential exploits, hacks, or vulnerabilities. The platform also offers decentralized vulnerability disclosure programs, enabling security researchers to report and mitigate vulnerabilities to improve the overall security of blockchain projects. Certik's goal is to foster a safer and more secure blockchain ecosystem aligned with industry best practices and standards. Collaboration with MarsDAO: [audit](https://skynet.certik.com/projects/marsdao) conducted in 2022. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.daomars.com/partnerships/current-partners/certik-is-a-blockchain-security-platform..md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.