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Blo■■c■■in
(we’re taking the h-a-c-k
out of blockchain)

We elevate trust across the blockchain ecosystem
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The Blockchain Security Standards Council (BSSC) is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to strengthening confidence in end-to-end security within blockchain ecosystems. We provide robust security standards and audit frameworks that benefit the entire community.

The goal is to help our entire industry defend against exploits by improving security practices. Only then can blockchain reach its full potential as a safe, transformative technology.
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What we do
Establishing security standards
By developing recognizable confirmation of both node operations and digital assets, we encourage proactive defense against security breaches.
Developing audit frameworks & qualifications
Our frameworks align with our standards and allow third party auditors to verify that best practices are being followed.
Engaging regulators
When regulators and policy makers understand blockchain security, it’s easier for them to make better decisions.
Educating about blockchain security
We provide resources for the broader blockchain community around security standards and approaches.
Partnering with security organizations
Effective relationships with other security standards and compliance organizations improve security for all.
More than ever, nascent protocols and blockchains need support in secure code and auditing practices.

Growth and adoption depend on it, and that’s why we joined the BSSC to collaborate as an industry towards a safer tomorrow.
Nathan McCauley
CEO and Co-founder, Anchorage Digital
Establishing voluntary security standards is a critical component of crypto’s maturation.

Industry players collaborating to build a stronger overall ecosystem can only help in driving confidence in the overall asset class. Kraken is proud to play its part in designing these standards that the industry will adhere to.
Nick Percoco
Chief Security Officer, Kraken
At Halborn, we recognize the critical need for robust security standards to safeguard the integrity of blockchain systems.
The formation of the Blockchain Security Standards Council is a pivotal step in uniting the industry to combat escalating security threats.
Rob Behnke
Co-Founder and CEO, Halborn
BSSC aims to unlock crypto's potential by bringing industry players together to set the standard for security. Created by the ecosystem for the ecosystem, the BSSC's security framework will position the crypto industry for growth.
Adrienne Allen
Head of Security Governance, Risk and Compliance, Coinbase
As security threats evolve alongside industry growth, it's imperative that our defences adapt even faster. Through this collaborative effort, Fireblocks is committed to supporting a new benchmark for security, ensuring that blockchain technology can fulfill its promise with confidence and resilience.
Shahar Madar
Vice President, Security & Trust Products, Fireblocks
It is critical that we promote trust within the blockchain industry through a standard security framework, break the perceived stigma, and encourage confidence and assurance within the ecosystem. Figment is proud to collaborate as a founding member and advocate this initiative.
Annalea Ilg
CISO, Figment
Delivering the missing security layer
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Even in the most secure blockchain systems, vulnerabilities exist at the edges. How digital assets are secured, how nodes are operated, and how keys are managed are critical decisions. BSSC’s standards validate the security integrity of both assets and node operations to minimize threats like asset theft, server compromise, or improper access.

We fill the gap by:

  1. Verifying the security of digital assets before they are listed on exchanges.
  2. Setting standards for the quality and integrity of node operations, whether they are run by enterprises or individual enthusiasts.
  3. Providing guidance on redundant, human-engineered key management practices to prevent loss or theft.
  4. Leading future-proofing efforts.


Only the development and implementation of reliable standards will help ensure the continued growth of blockchain.

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