Web3 security provider CertiK is preparing for an initial public offering, positioning itself to become the first publicly traded company focused on Web3 infrastructure. The plan comes after Binance became the company’s largest investor, highlighting a growing link between crypto-native firms and traditional capital markets.
Push into institutional-grade services
CertiK says it now serves more than 5,000 enterprises, has secured over $600 billion in client assets, and has identified more than 180,000 vulnerabilities. Those figures are central to its pitch as a large-scale security platform for blockchain ecosystems and a provider capable of meeting institutional demands.
Speaking on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said the company’s institutional strategy is centered on Skynet Enterprise. The platform is designed to give regulators and large institutions real-time visibility into blockchain risk through on-chain monitoring, alerts, and dashboards. The goal is to improve transparency and resilience in digital asset markets as incidents unfold.
Audit technology supports IPO ambitions
Alongside monitoring tools, CertiK is also highlighting its audit methodology powered by its proprietary Spoq engine. The company said the AI-enhanced framework, backed by research presented at OSDI 2023 and ASPLOS 2026, can reduce formal verification effort while maintaining mathematical rigor. That approach is likely to appeal to institutions that prioritize dependable risk controls.
Gu described taking CertiK public as the “natural next step” as the company scales its products and technology, while keeping its focus on trust, security, and transparency across Web3. The move also fits a wider market trend in which blockchain firms are turning to public listings for credibility, regulatory oversight, and access to institutional capital.
Part of a broader Web3 listing trend
The article notes that Coinbase’s 2021 Nasdaq listing demonstrated investor appetite for crypto-native businesses, while Bitgo began trading on Jan. 22, 2026, becoming the first Web3 company to list in 2026. With a valuation above $2 billion, CertiK is entering this next phase from a relatively strong position. If successful, its IPO could become a model for other Web3 infrastructure companies seeking to align with institutional standards without abandoning their blockchain roots.