SecondsEdge

2/12/2026

Smart Contract Audit Readiness

Audit readiness is less about last-minute cleanup and more about disciplined specs, tests, and change control from the start.

  • Capture contract invariants early
  • Build scenario-driven test coverage
  • Document assumptions and operational dependencies

Define invariants as product requirements

Contract safety begins with explicit behavioral guarantees. Auditors work faster when invariants are clear and testable.

Structure tests around risk

Target tests at failure modes with real impact, including permissioning, accounting paths, and upgrade mechanisms.

Keep implementation history clear

Readable commit history and concise change notes reduce review friction and speed remediation cycles.

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