As part of its continued efforts to expand its Layer 2 security solutions (2026), Vital Block Security has announced support for Metis as a blockchain network for smart contract auditing and security services. This announcement is another step towards realizing Vital Block's vision of building a complete security infrastructure on top of various blockchain platforms.
Strengthening Layer 2 security infrastructure
This partnership is strategically timed, considering that Layer 2 solutions dominate all conversations about scaling on Ethereum, and Metis is an Ethereum Layer 2 solution built on optimistic rollup technology, but with additional benefits such as native decentralized storage and an innovative decentralized autonomous company (DAC) structure.
Metis exchanges transactions off-chain and uploads compressed data to Ethereum for verification. Although this approach is used to significantly increase transaction speed and throughput, it introduces certain security aspects that require professional audit expertise.
With over 1,850 projects audited and over $2 billion in user funding secured, Vital Block Security has proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the blockchain security space. The company uses ConsenSys MythX, Mythril, and Slither to perform manual code reviews and penetration testing to find vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Layer 2 networks like Metis must seamlessly integrate smart contracts to interact with both the L-2 and Ethereum mainnet environments to ensure uninterrupted and smooth operations.
Direct benefits to Metis developers
For those writing software with Metis, this enhancement has immediate and significant practical benefits. Smart contract auditing has become a necessary part of the development lifecycle. With Vital Block now supporting Metis, we can now expose it to this Layer 2, and projects deployed to this layer can benefit from the rigorous security assessments that have been established in the more popular blockchain communities.
In addition to code reviews, Vital Block's services also include KYC (Know Your Customer) verification of project teams to provide credibility and reduce the risk of fraud. This validation process is very important for Metis as a platform for traditional businesses and Web3 projects that want to implement blockchain technology into their business. This process helps establish trust with mainstream users.
Metis has steadily developed an ecosystem with decentralized apps in various domains such as DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and infrastructure tools. Blockchain architecture includes EVM parity, fast transactions, and low-cost gas fees. However, technical features matter little when security vulnerabilities erode user trust.
Industry background and future implications
The increase in the number of professional auditing firms conducting layer 2 network audits represents an important step in the evolution of blockchain security. The inclusion of Metis in Vital Block’s list of supported blockchains, alongside other layer 2 networks such as Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base, shows that layer 2 solutions are receiving more attention to scale Ethereum. Metis helps increase the throughput and speed of transactions across all systems related to Ethereum.
Vital Block’s transparency sets its approach apart, with projects receiving not only audit reports but also certificates that can be shared with investors and community members. This is a public mechanism that prevents and allows validation to prevent security from becoming a marketing asset and a signal for professional development standards.
conclusion
The addition of Metis to the blockchain networks supported by Vital Block Security signals a growing commitment to Layer 2 security. This represents a recognition of the importance of Metis in scaling Ethereum. For developers considering Metis as a deployment platform, access to professional security audits removes a major hurdle. At the same time, it also ensures further growth of the entire blockchain environment.
