GoPlus AVS: Revolutionizing Web3 User Security

We deeply appreciate EigenLayer and Altlayer for their invaluable support in bringing our vision of a decentralized User Security Network to fruition. We are excited to introduce GoPlus AVS, powered by Wizard of Altlayer, a novel solution designed to integrate security seamlessly into the very fabric of blockchain transactions. To foster widespread adoption and enhance the security of the Web3.

Background: The Need for a New Security Paradigm in Web3

Web3 moves at lightning speed, and users face an ever-growing array of threats, including scams, phishing attempts, and outright theft. While these challenges are not unique to blockchain, the decentralized and often pseudonymous nature of Web3 transactions amplifies the potential risks. GoPlus Security has recognized this critical need and is pioneering a revolutionary approach to address these security concerns.

The Limitations of Current Security Solutions

Current security measures in Web3 face two significant challenges:

1. User Dependency and Awareness:

• Existing security solutions, such as browser extensions or wallet alerts, require users to download, enable, and interpret them actively
• Many users, especially those new to cryptocurrencies, often struggle to understand or properly respond to risk notifications before they click the “Confirm” in their wallet

2. Centralization and Lack of Transparency:

• Most current security services operate in a centralized manner, reminiscent of Web2 paradigms
• The lack of transparency in these centralized security solutions contradicts Web3’s core principles, potentially introducing new trust issues

GoPlus Security’s Vision: Open, permissionless and user-driven

Recognizing these limitations, GoPlus Security aims to revolutionize Web3 security by:

1. Integrating Security Throughout the Transaction Lifecycle:

• Embedding risk control and security capabilities directly into the transaction process
• Achieving real-time intervention; creating a security firewall effect that can stop threats as they occur
• Providing seamless protection to users, similar to the security measures employed by banks and payment systems in the traditional financial world

2. Decentralizing and Transparentizing Security Services:

• Leveraging AVS capabilities to decentralize security services
• Enhancing transparency in security operations, aligning with Web3 principles

This approach addresses a critical gap in the current blockchain architecture, introducing sophisticated, integrated security measures that have been standard in traditional finance but absent in the crypto space.

What is GoPlus AVS?

GoPlus AVS is a cornerstone of the User Security Network for Web3, designed to provide comprehensive protection for every transaction in the ecosystem. This innovative system leverages decentralized execution and verification of critical security services, ensuring the safety and integrity of blockchain transactions and interactions.

Key Features of GoPlus AVS:

1. Decentralized Security: Utilizes EigenLayer operators to run various security detections via docker images, ensuring distributed and robust security checks
2. Real-time Protection: Offers immediate security assessments to intercept potentially dangerous transactions before they occur
3. User-Configurable Security: Empowers users to tailor their on-chain security strategy, providing customizable protection based on individual needs and risk tolerances
4. On-Chain Firewall: Implements advanced security measures at the RPC or sequencer level to prevent malicious transactions from being executed
5. Comprehensive Risk Analysis: Conducts thorough risk assessments for every transaction, covering a wide range of potential threats including scams, phishing, MEV attacks, and address poisoning
6. Native Chain Integration: Integrates directly with blockchain sequencers or RPC nodes for seamless, chain-native security controls

The Architecture of GoPlus AVS: Pioneering Native Chain Security

The GoPlus AVS architecture is built on three main pillars:

1. User Security Module (USM)
2. GoPlus AVS Core
3. AVS Manager

Native Chain Integration: The USM Advantage

The User Security Module (USM) is a game-changer in the world of Web3 security. By integrating directly with blockchain sequencers or RPC nodes, USM enables a revolutionary approach to security:

• Chain-Native Security: USM operates at the core of blockchain infrastructure, allowing for security checks to be performed as an integral part of transaction processing
• Seamless User Experience: Security checks are conducted transparently without requiring additional user steps
• Proactive Threat Prevention: By integrating at the sequencer or RPC level, potentially malicious transactions can be identified and halted before they even enter the blockchain. Every transaction can be protected, adding an extra layer of security
• Decentralized Risk Control: Combined with the AVS system, USM enables a fully decentralized, end-to-end security process that’s native to the blockchain itself

GoPlus AVS Core: Comprehensive Security Services

At the heart of GoPlus AVS lies the AVS Core, where a decentralized network of operators runs a suite of sophisticated security services. These services are designed to address the most pressing security concerns in the Web3 ecosystem:

1. Anti-Phishing Protection:

• Identifies and blocks phishing attempts in real time
• Utilizes advanced algorithms to detect even the most sophisticated phishing schemes

2. Anti-Scam Measures:

• Analyzes transaction patterns and contract interactions to identify potential scams
• Employs machine learning models trained on known scam data to predict and prevent new scam attempts

3. MEV Attack Prevention:

• Monitors for and mitigates MEV attacks
• Implements strategies to protect users from front-running, sandwiching, and other MEV-related exploits

4. Malicious Address Detection:

• Maintains and continually updates a database of known malicious addresses
• Prevents interactions with blacklisted addresses to protect user assets

5. Address Poisoning Prevention:

• Detects attempts at address poisoning, where attackers try to trick users into sending funds to similar-looking addresses
• Implements checks to verify the authenticity of recipient addresses

6. Transaction Simulation:

• Runs simulations of transactions to predict their outcomes and identify potential risks

These security services work in concert, providing a multi-layered defense against various potential threats. By utilizing the decentralized nature of the AVS, these services can be continuously updated and improved, ensuring that GoPlus AVS stays ahead of the security curve.

Conclusion: A New Era of Native Chain Security

GoPlus AVS and its USM integration bring a major change to Web3 security. By offering a decentralized, efficient, and comprehensive solution that’s native to the blockchain itself, it addresses the critical need for robust, seamless protection in blockchain transactions and interactions. As we evolve as an industry, solutions like GoPlus AVS will play a crucial role in safeguarding users’ assets, where every transaction will be a safe one.