Hey guys, it’s JohnnyTime! Welcome back to another awesome Web3 security interview. Today, we've got a special guest joining us - a very well-known OG Code4Rena Warden and Lookout, "SorryNotSorry".
We'll be diving into his unique journey from being a Ship Captain to becoming a Web3 security researcher, showcasing how a tech background isn't necessary to thrive in Web3 security.
We are going to talk about:
- Transitioning from a ship captain to crypto in 2018.
- Missing out on Bitcoin in 2010.
- Experience trading crypto tokens in 2018.
- Motivation behind learning coding in 2019.
- Challenges faced coming from a non-tech background.
- Discovering Uniswap and creating a bot against rug pullers.
- Running a paid Telegram channel for new pairs and tokens.
- Transitioning to learning about the EVM and Ethereum dynamics.
- Discovering Code4Rena in 2022 and submitting gas reports.
- Transitioning to submitting Mediums and Highs.
- Continuing participation despite medical challenges in 2022.
- Understanding the role of a Lookout in Code4Rena.
- Differences between a Judge and a Lookout.
- Judging bot races and becoming a Lookout at Code4Rena.
- Tips for writing a good submission as a Warden.
- Success strategies in auditing contests.
- Describing auditing methodology.
- Private Audits and Security Advisory:
- Providing services independently and security advisories.
- The role of a security advisor for projects.
- Focusing on aspects when advising on development and business strategies.
- Advice for beginners in blockchain security.
- The future of Web3 security in 2 years.
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https://johnnytime.xyz/smart-contract-hackerIn this 1.5-hour deep dive, we explore SorryNotSorry's fascinating journey through the realms of programming, crypto, and Web3 security.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:02:08 SorryNotSorry Journey
00:06:20 Motivation to Start with Programming
00:10:55 How to Learn Coding
00:13:50 Hearing about Bitcoin in 2010
00:16:30 Buying Bitcoin in 2017
00:24:22 Shifting Towards Web3
00:30:20 What is a Rug Pulls
00:35:00 Monetizing a Web3 Telegram Channel
00:39:30 Learning Solidity and EVM
00:43:00 Starting with Code4Rena in Early 2022
00:49:00 Submitting Mediums and Highs
00:55:00 Becoming a Lookout in Code4Rena
00:57:00 What is a Lookout in Code4Rena
01:0130 Bot Races Judging
01:10:10 How to Submit a GOOD Report
01:19:05 Consulting Projects about Security and Business
01:20:10 How to Become a Lookout in Code4Rena
01:24:20 The Future of Web3 Security
01:30:00 Outro
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWgRHoOmt3k