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The best Security dApps on Ethereum in 2026

We track 6 Security dApps that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Sherlock. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    Sherlock logo

    Sherlock

    Security · Ethereum

    Sherlock started as a DeFi coverage protocol and now presents itself as a Web3 security company selling audits, contests, AI review and bug bounties. It looks established in the audit market, but pricing is opaque and the claims are self-reported.

    Read the Sherlock reviewVisit Sherlock(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 7.4 out of 10
    TVL $227K−0.7%
  2. 2
    Xaudits logo

    Xaudits

    Security · Ethereum, Base, Solana +3

    xAudits is a smart-contract security firm that reviews Solidity and Rust code, including DeFi protocols, and publishes audit reports. Its stated process includes remediation checks, but fees, auditor credentials and details about its own security are not published.

    Read the Xaudits reviewVisit Xaudits(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
    TVL —
  3. 3
    Hats.V2 logo

    Hats.V2

    Security · Arbitrum, Ethereum, Polygon +2

    Hats.V2 is an onchain bug bounty and audit competition marketplace on five EVM networks. Its small TVL suggests early-stage adoption.

    Read the Hats.V2 reviewVisit Hats.V2(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
    TVL $154K−4.7%
  4. 4

    Quick Intel

    Security · Base, Ethereum

    Quick Intel is an AI-assisted smart contract and token scanner aimed at crypto users who want to check for scams before trading. It is pay-per-scan according to one listing, with a token and a tiered holder programme also mentioned.

    Read the Quick Intel review
    ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
    TVL —
  5. 5
    Bicscan logo

    Bicscan

    Security · Ethereum, Polygon, BNB Chain

    BICScan is a blockchain risk-checking service with web and API access for screening addresses, dApp domains, and EVM token contracts. Its credit-based usage model is described, but pricing and the limits of its risk assessments are not clearly published.

    Read the Bicscan reviewVisit Bicscan(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
    TVL —
  6. 6
    Secwarex logo

    Secwarex

    Security · Ethereum, BNB Chain

    SecWareX is a crypto wallet-security service presented as GoPlus, offering scam detection and transaction risk checks. Its core purpose is clear, but product details and independent security information are sparse.

    Read the Secwarex reviewVisit Secwarex(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL —

Security dApps on Ethereum: the numbers

Tracked
6
Reviewed
6
Total TVL
$381K
Avg. score
6.3/10

The DappsAtlas index lists 6 security dApps on Ethereum. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 2 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $381K, counting value on every chain they support.

By value locked, the largest security dApps on Ethereum are Sherlock ($227K) and Hats.V2 ($154K). On DappsAtlas scores, Sherlock ranks first at 7.4/10, ahead of Xaudits (6.8) and Hats.V2 (6.2). That makes Sherlock both the biggest and the best-rated. The 5 rated security dApps average 6.3/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Ethereum, these security dApps most often also run on BNB Chain (4), Polygon (3) and Base (2). All 5 with a confirmed status are active.

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Sherlock logoSherlock$227K
  2. 2Hats.V2 logoHats.V2$154K

Highest rated

  1. 1Sherlock logoSherlock7.4
  2. 2Xaudits logoXaudits6.8
  3. 3Hats.V2 logoHats.V26.2
  4. 4Quick Intel5.5
  5. 5Bicscan logoBicscan5.5

Method

How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest security dApp on Ethereum by TVL?

Sherlock is the largest security dApp on Ethereum by total value locked, with $227K across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Hats.V2 ($154K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which security dApp on Ethereum has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Sherlock has the highest score at 7.4/10, ahead of Xaudits (6.8) and Hats.V2 (6.2). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many security dApps on Ethereum has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 6 security dApps on Ethereum. Of these, 6 have a full review and 2 report value locked, $381K in total, counting value on every chain they support.

What is the average score for security dApps on Ethereum?

The 5 rated security dApps on Ethereum average 6.3 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.