CertiK Charts Course Toward IPO Amid Rising Institutional Momentum in Web3

By Aaron Watts

CertiK prepares for public listing as enterprise demand grows

CertiK, the Web3 security company known for auditing blockchain protocols and smart contracts, has announced its intention to become the first publicly traded firm focused on Web3 infrastructure. This move comes as the company builds on recent momentum, including a strategic investment from Binance, which now stands as its largest investor.

The IPO push coincides with CertiK’s scaling of Skynet Enterprise, its security platform tailored for institutions and regulators. Designed to offer real-time on-chain monitoring, alert systems, and comprehensive dashboards, the platform helps regulatory bodies track ecosystem risks and security incidents. CertiK reports ongoing collaboration with several regulators as part of these efforts.

“Many people want to see the successful IPO of CertiK because they view it as important not only for us, but also for the industry,” said Ronghui Gu, CertiK Co-Founder and CEO.

“It would be a milestone signaling that Web3 infrastructure is ready for mainstream adoption.”

At the technical level, CertiK continues to evolve its suite of tools for enterprise environments. The company’s proprietary Spoq engine—validated through peer-reviewed research at OSDI 2023 and ASPLOS 2026—powers its Formal Verification service. This engine uses AI to reduce the proof effort needed to verify the correctness of system-level software, meeting the requirements of risk-averse institutions.

Expanding global footprint and thought leadership

Throughout 2025, CertiK deepened its global and institutional presence. It became a validator on networks like BNB Chain and Aptos through SkyNode, released data-driven Skynet Security Reports, and won grants from the Ethereum Foundation’s zkEVM formal verification competition.

Institutional partnerships also expanded. CertiK now works with major financial players, including HSBC, and ecosystem partners like YZi Labs. It was selected as a Key Enterprise Partner by the Hong Kong government and joined Korea’s Global Alliance for KRW Stablecoin (GAKS). To support regional strategies, new offices were opened in Korea and the UAE.

The company’s leadership has also been active in policy and academic forums. CEO Ronghui Gu delivered talks at the HKU Business School and Unchained Summit, while also engaging with bodies like the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. CertiK participated in major industry events such as Consensus, Token2049, and Singapore Fintech Festival, contributing to global discussions on compliance and digital asset governance.

Gu explained that supporting regulators directly is key to strengthening the entire ecosystem:

“We help them understand the risks in the Web3 space, remove their fears, and now we’re building the monitoring tools they need—like Skynet Enterprise—to see incidents in real time.”

The bottom line

CertiK’s public listing ambitions reflect a broader shift in Web3 toward institutionalization and regulatory alignment. With over $600 billion in assets secured, 5,000 clients served, and more than 180,000 vulnerabilities identified, the company enters this next chapter on a strong footing. Backed by top-tier investors and active across key global markets, CertiK is positioning itself as a foundational player in the evolution of blockchain infrastructure.

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