Normal Partners with Halborn for Comprehensive Security Audit, Backed by Stellar Development Foundation
Normal initiates a world-class security audit with industry-leading solutions provider Halborn, supported by the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF).
Normal is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with Halborn, a premier blockchain security firm, to conduct an in-depth audit of the Normal Protocol, our innovative platform for onchain custom crypto indexes. Supported by the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF), this initiative reinforces our commitment to delivering a secure, transparent, and accessible solution for crypto investing. Launched on July 2nd, 2025, the 4.5-week audit will scrutinize over 27,000 lines of Soroban and Rust code, encompassing eight core smart contracts integral to our platform’s operation on the Stellar blockchain.
Strengthening Security for Trustless Investing
The Normal Protocol empowers individuals and institutions to create and trade custom crypto index tokens, representing diversified, transparently rebalanced portfolios of the top 200 cryptocurrencies. By building on Aquarius Network’s automated market maker (AMM), we have developed a proprietary synthetic asset AMM and liquidity layer, enhancing security, interoperability, and development efficiency. This audit will rigorously evaluate our codebase for vulnerabilities, ensuring robust protection for our users and advancing our mission to make crypto investing seamless and trustworthy. Governed by the Normal DAO through the NORM token, our protocol is designed for scalability, transparency, and community ownership.
Halborn, founded in 2019, is a globally recognized leader in blockchain security, trusted by top financial institutions and Web3 innovators. Their comprehensive services, including smart contract auditing, penetration testing, and advisory solutions, safeguard against crypto-specific threats such as exploits, social engineering, and infrastructure vulnerabilities. This partnership, meticulously planned over six months, reflects our shared commitment to fostering trust and innovation in the crypto ecosystem.
Stellar Development Foundation’s Commitment to Security
The Stellar Development Foundation’s Audit Bank has been pivotal in facilitating this audit, covering up to 100% of costs for high-impact projects within the Soroban ecosystem. Since its inception, the Audit Bank has supported over 40 audits, deploying more than $3 million to enhance smart contract security on Stellar. This rigorous program ensures projects undergo thorough assessments, mitigating risks and building confidence within the ecosystem.
Empowering Wealth Creation for All
Normal’s Crypto Index Protocol provides low-cost, instant access to diversified crypto markets, enabling both retail and institutional investors to trade top cryptocurrencies and create onchain index fund tokens from a single interface. By lowering barriers to entry and offering institutional-grade diversification, our platform supports long-term wealth-building strategies for investors worldwide.
Join the Stellar Ecosystem
We invite developers and innovators to explore opportunities within the Stellar ecosystem by submitting to the Stellar Community Fund (SCF) at communityfund.stellar.org. The SCF Handbook offers comprehensive guidance for joining a vibrant community of builders.
Engage and Earn with Normal
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A Shared Vision for an Inclusive Financial Future
Normal extends heartfelt gratitude to Halborn, the Stellar Development Foundation, and the broader Stellar ecosystem for their unwavering support in building a more inclusive and secure financial landscape. We invite you to join us in making crypto accessible to all. Visit normalfinance.io or connect with us on Telegram, Discord, X, Instagram, or LinkedIn to learn more and get involved. Together, we’re making crypto normal—#BetterOnStellar.
Sources
Halborn: https://www.halborn.com/
Normal Codebase: https://github.com/normalfinance/normal-stellar-amm
Normal Protocol Whitepaper: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15HHaVEfkTUP38YYTdBXnYCRSnMG0JiMi/view
Normal Protocol Technical Architecture: https://docsend.com/view/tyfa4sz2g9u8rpgd
Stellar Audit Bank Documentation: https://stellarcommunityfund.gitbook.io/scf-handbook/supporting-programs/audit-bank/official-rules
Stellar Audit Bank Announcement: https://x.com/StellarOrg/status/1928194379648245989
Normal Legacy App: https://app.normalfinance.io/
Stellar Community Fund: https://communityfund.stellar.org/
Normal Stellar Grant SCF #35:https://communityfund.stellar.org/dashboard/submissions/rec0UnKSTGMPPkCYJ
Normal Stellar Grant SCF #31: https://communityfund.stellar.org/dashboard/submissions/rec1aqc0VAiLYnxnM
Stellar Development Foundation: https://stellar.org/foundation
Aquarius Decentralized Liquidity Manager: https://aqua.network/
Built on Stellar, secured by Halborn. Ready to Make Crypto Normal!