Pharos has officially stated that it has a number of high-profile security partners ahead of the upcoming mainnet launch. This move is an indication that institutional-level security and operational resilience are at the heart of Pharos, making it a funding-ready layer 1 that can be used in RealFi applications. Through collaboration with well-known international cloud providers and leading companies in Web3 security, Pharos will develop a complex security system at infrastructure, audit and monitoring levels, as well as incident response.
Pharos is proud to announce major security partners ahead of the Mainnet launch!
🔐 @alibaba_cloud and @awscloud provide enterprise-grade cloud security with zero-trust networking and multi-cloud DDoS protection
🛡️ @exvulsec, @OpenZeppelin and @zellic_io lead blockchain audits… pic.twitter.com/KXQN3wnlFo
— Pharos | Testnet Live (@pharos_network) January 29, 2026
The announcement follows Pharos gaining momentum as an inclusive layer 1 financial system aimed at bringing real value and institutional-quality assets to a greater number of people. The network has the backing of major investors such as Hack VC and Faction VC to strengthen trust before all developers, institutions and users can come on board at scale.
Enterprise cloud security with Alibaba Cloud and AWS
On the infrastructure front, Pharos has collaborated with Alibaba Cloud and Amazon Web Services in offering enterprise-grade cloud security. Both vendors have a long history of supporting mission-critical infrastructure in global organizations that have high Pharos network availability and resilience.
These collaborations have helped Pharos leverage the benefits of zero-trust network models and multi-cloud distributed denial-of-service protection. Such a solution will reduce threats at the infrastructure level and maintain uptime and performance even during times when network activity is high. Pharos invests in ground-level reliability by building security directly into the cloud base as it goes to the mainnet.
Extensive Blockchain Audits by Industry Leaders
Another pillar of the Pharos security strategy is the security of smart contracts and protocols. The network hired a number of reputable Web3 security firms, with ExVul, OpenZeppelin and Zellic being the companies contracted to conduct in-depth blockchain audits.
Such companies are characterized by strict evaluation procedures and success in acquiring versatile decentralized systems. Their participation will ensure that Pharos is subject to extensive code reviews, threat modeling and vulnerability testing on its protocol elements. This layered audit method aims to minimize systemic risks and increase confidence among developers and other players in the institution.
Penetration testing via Ant Skyward Security Lab
In an effort to further verify the platform’s resilience, Pharos has collaborated with Ant Skyward Security Lab, which is led by security expert PDDonow, in an effort to test it using advanced penetration testing. These tests will simulate the real world attack and will be useful in identifying the potential vulnerabilities that are unlikely to be discovered by the usual audits.
For adversarial stress test systems, penetration testing is important. Through these pre-mainnet assessments, Pharos will actively address security risks and improve its defense posture as it transitions to broader use.
Real-time monitoring and incident response capabilities
Pharos also implements continuous monitoring and intelligence systems in the chain, so that any hazard can be identified and responded to within a short time. Hypernative Labs will offer real-time monitoring so that the network can detect anomalous behavior and possible exploits in real-time.
At the same time, Zeroshadow will embrace Web3 intelligence and lead incident response. This partnership will ensure that any security incidents can be investigated and responded to in a timely manner, minimizing impact and restoring operational confidence. A combination of these tools creates a responsive security environment that will function continuously as the network becomes operational.