Our mission is to be the most trusted security firm on the planet. We are the team that web3 founders turn to when the stakes couldn’t be higher.
We believe that building in the open creates more value than proprietary patterns. Openness and transparency are core to the web3 ethos, and we work with teams who share these values. We aim to be a seamless extension of our clients’ teams, joining standups, strategy calls, and boards. This deep level of involvement keeps us focused on helping you win.
AR is led by experienced industry veterans who have worked across leading organizations and advised on some of the most security-critical projects in web3.
Jonathan Claudius has more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity with a strong track record of building and leading high-performing teams. Having held roles including Chief Security Officer at Jump Crypto, Director of Security Assurance at Mozilla, and Lead Security Researcher at Trustwae SpiderLabs, his experience spans finance, open-source technologies, incident response, product security, vulnerability research and more.
Felix Wilhelm is a renowned security expert with a proven track record in vulnerability research and application security. Formerly a Security Researcher at Google Project Zero and Jump Crypto, his expertise in identifying and responsibly disclosing critical web3 protocol vulnerabilities has resulted in loss avoidance of over $5B in digital assets.
Jeff is recognized for his in-depth expertise in web3 security and his significant contributions to the development of high-assurance validator environments. His vast experience in system security, automation, and strategic consulting demonstrates his pivotal role in driving forward-thinking cybersecurity solutions in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Asymmetric Research is built for deep, embedded partnerships. Our founders are supported by a team of engineers, researchers, and security experts who share a commitment to rigor, long-term thinking, and high-trust collaboration.
Whether we're helping a client respond to an incident or advising on roadmap decisions, our team operates with integrity, communicates without ego, and thrives in environments where the stakes are real.
Team members across North America, Europe and Asia
Potential loss avoided through responsible disclosure
Ecosystems supported: Solana, Berachain, Monad, and more
Across infrastructure, research, operations, and more, each team plays a key role in helping our clients build secure, resilient systems and in shaping AR's reputation as a trusted partner.
Focused on deep internal code reviews, fuzzing, audit coordination, and long-term security partnerships
Infrastructure, incident response, and structured security programs for high-value systems
Running and building high-assurance infrastructure, from validator ops to custom platforms and internal tooling
From ops and finance to business development, this team drives AR's growth, positioning, people, and process
Embedded security teams supporting strategic projects like Wormhole and Firedancer, with deep expertise and day-to-day partnership
Meet a few of the AR engineers. From real-world exploits to complex vulnerabilities, our team is committed to sharing knowledge to benefit the broader ecosystem.
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Asymmetric Research is where you’ll do the best work of your career. If you’re a strong security engineer or researcher ready to take on some of the hardest problems in web3, we want to hear from you.
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