Security Overview

Security best practices for building with Aegis.

Security Layers

1. On-Chain Security

Aegis Protocol enforces security on-chain:

• Daily limits prevent excessive spending
• Whitelists restrict recipient addresses
• Pause function provides emergency stop
• Checked arithmetic prevents overflow

2. Key Management

Secure your private keys:

• Use environment variables
• Never commit keys to version control
• Rotate keys regularly
• Use hardware wallets for high-value vaults

3. Network Security

Protect your infrastructure:

• Use HTTPS for all API calls
• Implement rate limiting
• Validate all inputs
• Monitor for suspicious activity

4. Application Security

Build secure applications:

• Pre-flight validation
• Error handling
• Logging and monitoring
• Circuit breakers

Quick Checklist

• ✅ Store keys securely
• ✅ Use daily limits
• ✅ Whitelist recipients
• ✅ Monitor transactions
• ✅ Implement alerting
• ✅ Test on devnet first
• ✅ Use dedicated RPC
• ✅ Enable 2FA where possible

Next Steps