audit-context-building

Building context for a smart contract security audit requires ultra-granular, line-by-line code analysis. This approach applies First Principles and 5 Whys at a micro scale to map data flows and uncover hidden assumptions before vulnerability hunting begins.

Performing line-by-line code analysis involves applying First Principles, 5 Whys, and 5 Hows at the function and module level. This continuously links micro-scale insights to the entire system, maintaining an explicit mental model that identifies invariants, assumptions, and logic flaws.

Superficial code analysis leads to missed vulnerabilities because it fails to establish a stable, evolving mental model of the system architecture. Without ultra-granular analysis, hidden assumptions, contradictions, and reasoning hazards remain unidentified, causing critical oversights during vulnerability discovery.

Yes, you can use first principles thinking to map data flows and identify invariants. By applying this framework at a micro scale, you continuously link insights across functions and modules to resolve contradictions and build a reliable understanding of the entire system.

Deep architectural context building works for analyzing individual functions by performing ultra-granular analysis at the line level. It meticulously maps data flows and identifies assumptions for each specific function, ensuring no critical detail is missed before broader vulnerability discovery.