How Does the Smart Contract Audit Process Mitigate Valuation Risk?

The smart contract audit process mitigates valuation risk by identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities (bugs, exploits) in the protocol's code. A successful audit increases investor confidence, reducing the risk of a catastrophic loss of locked assets (TVL).

This reduced risk translates to a lower risk premium in the DCF model and a higher overall intrinsic value, as the probability of the protocol's long-term survival increases.

How Does the Auditing Process for a Smart Contract on Bitcoin Differ from One on Ethereum?
How Is ‘Time Value’ Related to Intrinsic Value?
How Does a Lack of Transparency in Collateral Audits Contribute to De-Peg Risk?
How Do Audit Findings Influence the Custodian’s Insurance Premium and Coverage?
What Is the Role of a Security Audit in Mitigating Smart Contract Risk for Investors?
How Does a Custodian’s Proof-of-Reserves Audit Affect Their Insurance Premium?
How Does the Premium Relate to the Intrinsic and Extrinsic Value of an Option?
What Is the Trade-off between Premium Size and Strike Price Selection?

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