MetaGuard

An AI security platform that protects decentralised finance (DeFi) and crypto transactions.

Year

8

Project

MetaGuard

University

Aston University

URL

csiresearch.co.uk

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Market Need

As DeFi ecosystems and the metaverse expand, they are increasingly targeted by fraud, phishing, and malicious smart contract activities. Users and businesses relying on these platforms face significant risks due to inadequate real-time security measures. Traditional methods are mainly reactive, often missing critical threats before funds are lost, compromising trust in Web3 and crypto ecosystems. Therefore, there is a strong need for proactive, AI-driven protection to analyse and secure real-time transactions, reduce fraud, safeguard digital assets, and ensure long-term user confidence.

Solution

MetaGuard monitors smart contracts and wallet activities to detect anomalies and malicious behaviours, issuing real-time alerts. The solution can integrate directly with users’ crypto wallets and decentralised applications, or function as a standalone API, for protection without disrupting the user experience.

Key capabilities:

  • Dynamic risk assessment identifies threats before transactions are finalised.
  • Semantic verification ensures smart contract interactions’ authenticity.
  • Transaction simulation previews expected effects on user assets for greater transparency.

Target Market

  • Individual cryptocurrency users.
  • DeFI platforms and DApps.
  • Metaverse platforms.
  • Institutional investors and enterprises.

Status

  • Proof of concept ready.

Needs

  • Investment to evolve from proof of concept to minimum viable product.
  • Beta testing sites and early-adopter partners.
  • Partnerships with crypto wallet providers, DeFi platforms, and metaverse developers.
  • Sales and marketing expertise.
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