Smart Contract Honeypots for Profit - and Probably Fun

Explore the fascinating world of Ethereum smart contract honeypots in this 26-minute conference talk from Ekoparty Security Conference 2018. Dive into how these malicious contracts combine old tricks with new technologies, often disguised as amateur creations to deceive would-be scammers. Gain valuable insights into common pitfalls for beginners in the blockchain space and use these deceptive contracts as intriguing case studies in the wild west of smart contract security. Learn how to identify and potentially outsmart scammers at their own game while developing a deeper understanding of practical smart contract security. Benefit from Ben Schmidt's decade-plus experience in information security, covering automated program analysis, malware reverse engineering, secure software development, cryptography, cryptocurrency, and vulnerability analysis. Discover how this avid CTF player and memory corruption enthusiast brings his expertise to the forefront of reverse engineering and software exploitation.