Abstract Summary: Boring Security is a not-for-profit DAO that provides free classes, resources, and a place for everyone in NFTs and web3 to go to learn the things needed to stay secure. Boring Security answers the question in the space of “Where can I go to get high quality, vendor neutral, unbiased security information in the web3/NFT space?”
Sorry for the late reply here. If you’re looking for our more recent Implementation Update, please see here:
In 2023, Boring Security made significant advancements in enhancing security education and community engagement. The year was divided into two main phases: DAO-mode: Engage and Partner Everywhere & Metaverse Expansion.
Phase 4: Q4 2022 & Q1 2023 - DAO-mode: Engage
During this phase, Boring Security focused on establishing a robust foundation for its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). Key milestones achieved included:
Funding and Treasury Setup:
Setup and established the DAO’s deFi strategy, utilizing Uniswap V3 LPs, and ApeCoin Staking.
Participated in Gitcoin Rounds and received around 10k USD in funding through quadratic funding!
Supporter NFT Purchase by Mutant Cartel
DAO Tooling Deployment:
The team deployed critical DAO tools, such as ThriveCoin, Wonderverse, Snapshot, and DeForm.
Custom bots were developed to enhance efficiency in class attendance tracking and scam domain detection.
Community Engagement:
Three Show & Tell sessions were held with DAO supporters, featuring projects like Revoke, Stelo, Safe Soul, and Pocket Universe.
Launched four ThriveCoin seasons, which included a meme contest and the Safu Soldiers contest. The organization conducted four community raffles, awarding over $13,000 in APE and distributing multiple NFTs, such as those from Mutant Cats DAO, A.P.E. Keycard, ETH Towers, and Quirkies.
In the latter half of the year, Boring Security aimed to make security education more accessible and engaging. The following milestones were accomplished:
Partnership Integration:
By the end of 2023, Boring Security established partnerships with over 90 communities, including notable names such as Mocaverse, Art Blocks, and Pudgy Penguins. These collaborations enhanced the organization’s outreach and influence within the ecosystem.
Boring Security formalized partnerships with education-focused organizations like Ledger and Open Campus, which are expected to bolster the sustainability of the DAO and enhance educational offerings.
Content Library Development:
Expanded the content into multiple languages. The Boring Security website is now accessible in eight languages, catering to a diverse audience.
2 new classes developed from scratch and launched: Social Media Security, and Sleuthing Basics
The Boring Security Oncyber classroom was built and established, hosting multiple introductory classes (101 and 102) to provide a more engaging learning experience for users.
In addition to these initiatives, Boring Security successfully recovered over 36 BAYC and 18 MAYC NFTs that were compromised during the NFT Trader exploit in December 2023. This recovery was achieved through on-chain communication and negotiation with the exploiter, demonstrating the trust and credibility Boring Security has built as a reputable Web 3 brand.
Appreciated, thanks for the detailed update. Common Good AIPs I think should be a core focus of future ApeCoin DAO funding, with more commercial projects requesting to the Banana Bill. Also, if commercial projects are looking for grants to have matched funding.
Amazing progress! I am a huge fan of what Boring Security brings to the DAO. Their commitment to education, security, and building value for the ApeCoin community is truly impressive. I especially appreciate the professional approach to implementations, such as the development of courses, partnerships, and the recovery of compromised NFTs.
Thank you for such a detailed update and for continuously advancing security in the Web3 space. Truly inspiring!
