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Everything you need to know about ProofGate. From basic usage to advanced security features.
Deployed Contracts
Official ProofGate smart contracts on Base Mainnet.
Supported Chains
ProofGate supports 0 chains across mainnet and testnet environments.
Common Questions
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What is ProofGate and how does it protect my DeFi transactions?
ProofGate is a pre-execution transaction validation service for DeFi protocols. Before you execute any transaction, ProofGate analyzes it against your safety guardrails to detect scams, hacks, and mistakes. It returns a SAFE/BLOCKED verdict with detailed evidence explaining exactly what risks were found and how to fix them.
How does pre-execution validation prevent DeFi scams?
Pre-execution validation stops dangerous transactions before they execute on-chain. Instead of discovering a scam after losing funds, ProofGate analyzes transaction parameters against known security patterns. It can detect infinite approvals, malicious contracts, excessive slippage, and AI agent hallucinations before any funds are at risk.
What types of DeFi risks does ProofGate detect?
ProofGate detects critical DeFi security risks including: infinite approval scams (2^256-1 approvals), malicious smart contracts, excessive slippage settings, unverified token addresses, AI agent parameter errors, and protocol-specific vulnerabilities. Each check includes detailed evidence explaining the risk and recommended fixes.
How do I use ProofGate?
Connect your wallet, choose a validation template (Approval Guard, Swap Guard, or Custom), paste your transaction data, and pay a small USDC/USDT fee. Within 30 seconds, you'll receive a SAFE/BLOCKED verdict with detailed security analysis. Only execute transactions that receive a SAFE rating.
What is an Approval Guard and when should I use it?
Approval Guard is designed for token approval transactions. It prevents infinite approvals that could drain your entire balance, blocks approvals to unverified contracts, and enforces spending limits. Use Approval Guard for any transaction that grants spending permission to tokens like USDC, USDT, or other ERC-20 tokens.
How does ProofGate protect against AI agent transaction errors?
AI agents can generate incorrect contract calls or parameters. ProofGate validates that transaction parameters match your intent and safety bounds. It checks for proper contract addresses, reasonable value limits, and ensures the transaction aligns with expected DeFi patterns before execution.
How much does ProofGate cost?
ProofGate offers flexible pricing: Free plan (100 validations/month), Pro plan ($49/month for 1,000 validations), and Enterprise (custom pricing for high-volume users). All plans include access to security templates, transaction history, and support.
What happens if ProofGate blocks a transaction?
When a transaction is BLOCKED, ProofGate provides detailed evidence explaining exactly what risks were detected and how to fix them. Common fixes include: reducing approval amounts, using verified contracts, adjusting slippage settings, or modifying transaction parameters. You can then adjust your transaction and validate again.