Address at Abu Dhabi Fintech Week
In a significant address at Abu Dhabi Fintech Week on December 10, 2025, Jason Jiang, the Chief Business Officer of CertiK, emphasized the critical need for trust, transparency, and resilience in the burgeoning field of web3 security. As the premier fintech event in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi Fintech Week brings together numerous stakeholders including financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and tech firms from across the globe.
Key Topics Discussed
During the Global Blockchain Show, Jiang elaborated on several pressing topics relevant to the evolving digital landscape, including virtual asset regulation and innovations in fintech, underscoring the transformative impact of the digital economy.
Security Breaches and Financial Losses
Drawing on findings from CertiK’s Web3 Security Report for the first half of 2025, Jiang highlighted alarming statistics indicating that security breaches in this period resulted in losses nearing $2.47 billion. The main culprits identified were wallet theft and phishing scams, which pose significant risks to users in the web3 space.
CertiK’s Web3 Security Framework
In his speech, Jiang introduced CertiK’s proprietary web3 security framework designed to prioritize trust and resilience within the digital infrastructure. He provided concrete examples to illustrate the intersection of traditional finance and the emerging web3 landscape, stating:
“The traditional finance system took 450 years to develop. Conversely, blockchain technology has only existed since 2009. The journey toward maturation requires collaboration among all builders and stakeholders in the ecosystem.”
Conclusion and Disclaimer
Jiang concluded with an optimistic outlook, asserting that CertiK is poised to play a pivotal role in establishing a trustworthy and resilient environment within the web3 sector, as mass adoption of these technologies approaches.
This article serves purely for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice, emphasizing the importance for readers to perform their own due diligence before engaging with any financial services or products.
