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What Is Formal Verification in the Context of Smart Contract Security?

Formal verification is a rigorous mathematical process that proves the code's compliance with a specified set of properties or a formal specification. Unlike testing, which only finds bugs, formal verification guarantees the absence of certain types of bugs, offering the highest level of assurance for critical contracts.

How Does Formal Verification Enhance the ‘Code Is Law’ Principle?
How Do Formal Verification Methods Aim to Address Smart Contract Security Vulnerabilities?
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