CertiK, Arbitrum and Robinhood Crypto Join Forces to Support Web3 Startups

CertiK has partnered with Arbitrum and Robinhood Crypto through the Arbitrum Mentorship Program, providing early-stage Web3 startups with security tools, expert guidance and resources to help bring their products to market.

The initiative aims to help emerging blockchain teams navigate the challenges of building and launching new products, from technical development and fundraising to market entry and user protection. Through the partnership, CertiK will help participating founders address security risks early in the development process rather than treating security as a final step before launch.

As part of its contribution, CertiK will offer participating teams access to its AI Auditor and Skynet platforms, discounted security assessments, and tailored mentorship spanning security, technology, business development and go-to-market strategy.

AI Auditor is designed to help developers identify potential vulnerabilities in smart contracts using AI-powered analysis, while Skynet provides security monitoring and insights into blockchain projects. Together with professional security services and mentorship, these resources are intended to give founders additional support as they develop and scale their products.

The partnership also includes further benefits for winning teams. These include extended access to AI Auditor, priority scheduling for security audits ahead of product launches, regulatory guidance tailored to their target markets, and promotional opportunities to help increase visibility.

The Arbitrum Mentorship Program brings together mentors, investors and ecosystem partners to support startups as they work through the technical and commercial challenges of building Web3 businesses. The involvement of CertiK, Arbitrum and Robinhood Crypto connects participating teams with expertise across blockchain infrastructure, security and the broader digital asset industry.

For early-stage projects, security vulnerabilities can pose significant risks to users and undermine confidence in a product, particularly as it begins attracting capital and on-chain activity. Providing founders with access to security assessments and technical guidance during development can help teams identify weaknesses earlier and make more informed decisions before deployment.

“Arbitrum and Robinhood Crypto are creating valuable opportunities for early-stage teams to grow while keeping their future users in mind,” said Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder and CEO of CertiK. “We’re pleased to contribute to this effort by helping founders address security early and build a stronger foundation for long-term growth.”

Through the partnership, CertiK aims to make security expertise more accessible to emerging Web3 teams, helping founders incorporate risk management into product development as they work toward launch and long-term adoption.