Learn from Bitcoin Core

When Bitcoin Almost
Lost Control of Its Supply

In 2018, a critical bug threatened to shatter Bitcoin's fundamental promise: a fixed supply of 21 million coins. Incident Drill helps your team practice responding to similar high-stakes scenarios, ensuring you're prepared when the pressure is on.

Bitcoin Core | 2018 | Security Bug (Crypto)

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The High Stakes of Crypto Security

Security vulnerabilities in crypto projects carry enormous risk. A single bug can lead to uncontrolled inflation, loss of funds, and irreparable damage to trust. Traditional training often falls short in preparing teams for these high-pressure situations.

PREPARE YOUR TEAM

Practice Incident Response, Realistically

Incident Drill provides realistic simulations based on real-world incidents like the Bitcoin Inflation Bug. Your team will practice identifying, diagnosing, and resolving incidents under pressure, improving your response time and minimizing potential damage.

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Realistic Simulations

Experience incidents modeled after real-world events.

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Root Cause Analysis

Practice identifying the underlying causes of complex issues.

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Team Communication

Improve communication and collaboration during critical incidents.

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Time-Pressured Scenarios

Learn to make decisions quickly and effectively under pressure.

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Performance Metrics

Track your team's performance and identify areas for improvement.

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Post-Incident Review

Conduct thorough post-incident analyses to learn from mistakes.

WHY TEAMS PRACTICE THIS

Benefits of Incident Drill

✓ Improved incident response time
✓ Reduced impact of security vulnerabilities
✓ Enhanced team communication and collaboration
✓ Increased confidence in handling critical situations
✓ Better understanding of crypto security best practices
✓ Proactive identification of potential weaknesses

Simplified Attack Flow

Initial State Valid Bitcoin Network

Exploit Attacker crafts invalid transaction with overflow

Vulnerability Bitcoin Core node fails to correctly validate transaction Vulnerability

Potential Impact New bitcoins minted beyond the 21M limit (Hypothetical)

Resolution Bug patched and network upgraded Fixed

How It Works

Discover

Uncover the initial signs of the incident.

Diagnose

Identify the root cause of the Bitcoin Inflation Bug.

Mitigate

Develop and deploy a patch to prevent further damage.

Recover

Restore the network to a secure and stable state.

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When Bitcoin Almost Lost Control of Its Supply