How crucial is a security check for blockchain projects?

Quandon

Launching my first DeFi project soon and keep hearing about smart contract audits. Are they really worth the investment for smaller projects? Some devs say it's overkill unless you're handling serious volume, others swear it's non-negotiable. What's the real deal?

Ttere

Skipping a smart contract audit is like driving without insurance - fine until it's not! Even small projects can harbor critical vulnerabilities that could drain funds. A proper audit examines code for exploits, gas optimizations, and logic flaws. Professional teams use both automated tools and manual review - you can see how the process works here. That $5k audit could save you from a $5M exploit later!