Our team at TurtleShell is composed of seasoned professionals with extensive expertise in blockchain security, smart contract development, and DeFi protocol engineering. We have a proven track record of contributing to the security and stability of various blockchain ecosystems, including Arbitrum. Here is a summary of our relevant experience and accomplishments:

**Valerio Fichera:**
- **Role:** Lead Developer
- **Background:** Valerio is a veteran full-stack developer with a strong background in academic blockchain research. He has worked extensively on DeFi protocols, focusing on lending and borrowing markets, as well as NFT lending platforms.
- **Expertise:** Blockchain development, smart contract security, token engineering.

**Publications and Research:**
Our team has published several articles that highlight our insights and expertise in mitigating protocol risks and enhancing the security of blockchain ecosystems:

1. **The “Unknown Unknowns” of Mitigating Protocol Risk:**
   - **Link:** [Read the article](https://medium.com/@turtleshell_xyz/the-unknown-unknowns-of-mitigating-protocol-risk-ef3018acd32b)
   - **Summary:** This publication delves into the complexities of identifying and mitigating unforeseen risks in DeFi protocols. It outlines strategies for enhancing security and preventing exploits by addressing the unknown factors that can compromise protocol integrity.

2. **Building on Arbitrum:**
   - **Link:** [Read the article](https://medium.com/@turtleshell_xyz/building-on-arbitrum-02dbcf9ce5d5)
   - **Summary:** In this article, we share our experiences and best practices for building secure and efficient applications on the Arbitrum network. It provides valuable insights into leveraging Arbitrum's capabilities to enhance protocol performance and security.

3. **Learnings from the Curve Exploit:**
   - **Link:** [Read the article](https://medium.com/@turtleshell_xyz/learnings-from-the-curve-exploit-40864ff547b1)
   - **Summary:** This publication analyzes the Curve exploit, highlighting the vulnerabilities that were exploited and the lessons learned. It offers practical recommendations for other DeFi protocols to strengthen their security measures and avoid similar incidents.

**Past Projects:**
- **Circuit Breaker SDK:** We have developed the Circuit Breaker SDK, a comprehensive toolkit designed to provide real-time security features for DeFi protocols. It includes utilities for monitoring critical parameters, such as TVL, and implementing automated protective measures.
- **Security Dashboard:** Our Security Dashboard offers a user-friendly interface for monitoring the security status of DeFi protocols. It provides real-time insights into various metrics, helping protocol operators detect and respond to potential threats quickly.
- **Fully Functional Proof of Concept (PoC):** We have created a PoC that demonstrates the practical application of our on-chain firewall technology in a real-world scenario, showcasing how our security mechanisms can be integrated into a DeFi protocol to prevent unauthorized fund withdrawals and protect against hacks.

**Relevant Experience within Arbitrum:**
- **Free Security Services:** As grantees from the Arbitrum Foundation, we have provided free-of-charge security services to over 25 projects integrated with Arbitrum. These services include security audits, real-time monitoring, and the implementation of our on-chain smart contract firewalls.
- **Community Engagement:** We have actively engaged with the Arbitrum developer community through workshops, webinars, and collaborative initiatives. These activities have helped us gather valuable feedback, refine our tools, and promote the adoption of advanced security measures within the Arbitrum ecosystem.

Our team's extensive expertise and commitment to enhancing blockchain security make us well-equipped to contribute to the Arbitrum ecosystem. Through our innovative solutions, research, and active community involvement, we aim to strengthen the security and resilience of DeFi protocols built on Arbitrum.
