As onchain gaming and stablecoin-based payments move closer to mainstream adoption, security is becoming the defining layer of trust—not a backend afterthought.
This week, CertiK, the world’s largest Web3 security services provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NEXUS, the blockchain infrastructure company behind CROSS Protocol, to strengthen security, auditing, and risk monitoring across the growing CROSS ecosystem.
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The partnership signals a long-term commitment to building Web3 infrastructure that can support real-world usage at scale—particularly in gaming, payments, and regulated stablecoin environments across Asia.
Securing the Rails Behind Onchain Gaming and Payments
Under the agreement, CertiK will provide smart contract audits and security services for NEXUS and the broader CROSS ecosystem, helping establish a hardened foundation for on-chain transactions and gameplay mechanics.
Beyond audits, CertiK will also contribute real-time on-chain risk monitoring and support regulatory-aligned frameworks for Asia-based stablecoin initiatives—an increasingly critical requirement as blockchain-native payments move closer to consumer-facing applications.
Together, these efforts are designed to ensure that CROSS’s payment infrastructure remains resilient as usage grows and transaction volumes scale.
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From Security to Market Expansion
The collaboration extends beyond technical safeguards.
CertiK and NEXUS will also work together on business development and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on Asia, where on-chain gaming and digital asset adoption continue to accelerate. Over time, the scope of cooperation is expected to expand into broader Web3 security and enterprise blockchain solutions.
“As stablecoins and onchain gaming grow, the industry’s need for strong security, governance, and compliance becomes non-negotiable. This partnership is about raising the security baseline for Web3 as adoption scales.”
Ronghui Gu, CEO & Co-Founder of CertiK
NEXUS CEO Hyun-guk Chang echoed that view, positioning the agreement as a catalyst for growth: “Trust, security, and regulatory readiness are core to expanding blockchain ecosystems. Working with CertiK strengthens our global security standards and accelerates NEXUS’s business expansion.”
A Maturing Web3 Security Stack
CertiK’s footprint underscores the scale of the collaboration. The firm has supported more than 5,000 projects globally and helped safeguard an estimated $600 billion in digital assets, offering services that range from penetration testing and formal verification to real-time threat monitoring through platforms like Skynet and SkyInsights.
For NEXUS, a KOSDAQ-listed game company and the development partner behind CROSS Protocol, the partnership reinforces its focus on making Web3 infrastructure invisible to players—but indispensable under the hood. CROSS is designed to support wallet-optional onboarding, gas-free microtransactions, and seamless player movement across games, lowering friction for studios and users alike.
