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What Is a “Smart Contract Vulnerability” in the Context of Derivatives Settlement?

A flaw in the derivatives contract code that can be exploited to steal funds, manipulate settlement, or prevent proper execution.
Greeks.Live14.11.25

What Is a “Smart Contract Vulnerability” in the Context of Derivatives Settlement?

A smart contract vulnerability is a flaw in the code of the automated agreement that governs the derivative. This flaw could be exploited by an attacker to steal funds, manipulate the settlement logic, or prevent the contract from executing properly.

This leads to financial loss or a breakdown of the Delivery Versus Payment (DVP) process.

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