Gas Optimization Audit: KuCoin
Gas Optimization Audit: KuCoin Target Protocol : KuCoin (TVL: $3564.8M) KuCoin – Gas‑Optimization Audit Report Protocol: KuCoin (DeFi & Exchange‑related smart‑contract suite) Scope: All publicly‑deployed contracts on Ethereum Mainnet and L2 roll‑ups (Arbitrum, Optimism, zkSync) that handle user deposits, withdrawals, staking, and fee distribution. Date: 3 Oct 2026 Auditors: Senior DeFi Security…
KuCoin, the $3.56 billion total value locked (TVL) DeFi and exchange platform operating on Ethereum mainnet and L2 roll-ups such as Arbitrum, Optimism, and zkSync, has undergone a gas optimization audit. The audit, conducted by KuCoin's Senior DeFi Security Research Team with a focus on gas-consumption patterns, state-access layout, function visibility, and execution-path complexity, revealed systematic inefficiencies that inflate transaction costs by 15%–45% on average.
These inefficiencies, while not directly compromising security, increase the attack surface for front-running, denial-of-service (DoS), and economic exploitation due to users' higher fees and the prioritization of cheaper transactions by miners and validators. This places the audit at a moderate risk score of 5/10 for gas-related exposure, with a clear roadmap for reducing gas consumption by approximately 30% on critical paths.
This optimization could enhance user experience, lower entry barriers, and reinforce KuCoin's market leadership.
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