Blockchain security firm CertiK announced on October 30, 2026, that it is joining the Arbitrum Mentorship Program in partnership with Arbitrum and Robinhood Crypto. The initiative is designed to help early-stage Web3 teams move from promising ideas to successful products by embedding security into the development process.
Participating startups will gain access to CertiK's AI Auditor and Skynet security tools, discounted security assessments, and tailored mentorship across security, technology, business development, and go-to-market strategy. Winning teams will receive extended AI Auditor access, priority scheduling for pre-launch audits, regulatory guidance, and promotional opportunities.
The program addresses common obstacles in product development, fundraising, and market entry. CertiK said the collaboration encourages founders to consider user protection and security from the earliest stages, rather than relying solely on checks immediately before launch. Vulnerabilities in smart contracts and application infrastructure can expose users to financial losses and damage project reputation, so early risk management is critical.
"Arbitrum and Robinhood Crypto are creating valuable opportunities for early-stage teams to grow while keeping their future users in mind," said Ronghui Gu, Co-Founder and CEO of CertiK. "We're pleased to contribute to this effort by helping founders address security early and build a stronger foundation for long-term growth."
CertiK, which says it has protected over $600 billion in digital assets across more than 150 countries since 2017, operates under SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 standards. The partnership positions security as an integral part of the Arbitrum ecosystem's startup development pipeline.
