8Blocks, CertiK partner to align tokenomics and security

8Blocks and blockchain security firm CertiK announced a strategic partnership to coordinate token economy design and smart contract security for projects preparing token launches before a token generation event (TGE). The firms said the agreement targets teams that have not yet exposed tokens to investors, exchanges or users and need combined economic and technical checks before public launch.

Under the partnership, 8Blocks will shape the economic logic of tokens, including utility, incentive structures, demand drivers, circulation mechanics and how the token connects to a product. CertiK will provide technical validation through smart contract audits, formal verification, security assessments and continuous monitoring of deployed code.

The work is intended for pre-TGE projects that must resolve both economic and technical risks before listing talks. The firms described coordinated reviews and transparency tools that projects can use with potential investors and exchanges to demonstrate readiness.

The companies identified two failure modes the collaboration aims to address: token models that do not create reasons for holders to retain tokens, which can lead to sell pressure, and smart contract vulnerabilities that can erode trust after deployment. The partners said aligning economic design with security reviews can expose gaps that appear when those functions are handled separately.

8Blocks will also support go-to-market preparation, investor readiness and partner ecosystem development. CertiK’s contributions include code audits, formal verification of critical components, attack-scenario assessments and post-deployment monitoring that flags anomalies.

8Blocks works with Web3-native teams and Web2 companies entering tokenized products on token economy design and launch planning. CertiK provides smart contract audits, formal verification, security reviews and monitoring services for protocols and decentralized applications. The firms framed the partnership as a joint preparation track from internal development to market entry for pre-TGE projects.