Hedera has grown into an ecosystem where billions of transactions occur without the friction of traditional systems. But with opportunity comes risk. Phishing, wallet drainers, and malicious token contracts remain constant threats, especially as new users onboard. Hashgraph’s latest partnership with Blockaid targets these risks head-on, embedding protection into the places where users first connect — starting with HashPack.
This integration is more than a single product upgrade. It’s a new layer of the network’s foundation, where threat detection becomes part of the everyday Hedera experience. By placing real-time scanning at the wallet level, the partnership ensures that security is present before a single token moves.
Why This Step Matters for Hedera
Most onchain attacks succeed because they meet users at their point of action. When someone connects to a malicious dApp or signs a risky transaction, the damage often happens instantly. By putting Blockaid’s scanning engines into HashPack, Hedera Security with Blockaid addresses the moment of maximum vulnerability.
HashPack is Hedera’s most widely used wallet. It handles token storage, NFT access, staking, and dApp connections. Integrating protection here means thousands of daily users will encounter security warnings before they approve a transaction or connect to a new site. This front-line positioning gives the integration immediate reach and practical impact.
The Scale of the Problem
Onchain crime has become a measurable drain on user trust. Scam Sniffer estimated wallet drainer losses at $494 million in 2024. Chainalysis tracked over $374 million in approval phishing losses in 2023, alongside $2.2 billion in total hacking damages in 2024. These numbers aren’t abstract — they represent everyday users losing assets, often permanently.
For Hedera, the challenge is to grow adoption without exposing new users to the same risks that plague other networks. Hedera Security with Blockaid directly supports this goal by filtering threats before they reach the user’s account.
What Blockaid Brings to the Table
Blockaid has built its reputation securing major Web3 entry points. Its technology already protects wallets like Coinbase Wallet and MetaMask, where it has prevented tens of millions in losses. The company’s security stack covers three major fronts:
- dApp scanning to detect spoofed sites, malicious frontends, and embedded drainers.
- Token scanning to identify impersonators, honeypots, rug-pull risks, and spam airdrops.
- Real-time transaction simulation to flag dangerous approvals and sudden token behavior changes.
This capability doesn’t just rely on static blacklists. It runs continuous, behavior-based analysis, catching new threats as they appear.
1/ Wallet-drains are surging.
— Blockaid (@blockaid_) August 5, 2025
In June 2025 alone:
– The top 3 wallet drainers deployed 244 unique malicious dApps
– Angelferno was the most active drainer by volume
– Blockaid blocked over 40,000 Angelferno-powered attempts
Proof from Other Networks
Blockaid’s record in other ecosystems sets clear expectations for Hedera. Coinbase Wallet reported that its integration with Blockaid stopped more than $75 million in potential thefts over five months. MetaMask made similar protections a default for millions of users, embedding alerts directly into connect and sign flows. These examples show that real-time scanning can shift network-wide safety outcomes when adoption is broad.
How the Integration Works for Users
When a HashPack user connects to a new dApp or interacts with a token, the wallet now triggers a scan through Blockaid’s system. In seconds, it checks for malicious behavior, risky approvals, or suspicious contract changes. If a threat is detected, the user receives a clear warning before taking action. This process happens silently in the background, requiring no extra steps from the user, yet creating a critical safety net.
By bringing Blockaid’s advanced real-time protection to the Hedera ecosystem, we are empowering users to interact with confidence and giving developers the freedom to innovate without the constant shadow of security threats.
Joe Blanchard – Chief Security Officer at Hashgraph
Benefits Beyond End Users
For developers, Hedera Security with Blockaid reduces the burden of responding to scams that target their users. When wallets block malicious transactions early, dApp teams face fewer support requests and less reputational damage. This also speeds up deployment cycles, as teams can focus on building features rather than firefighting security incidents.
For enterprises, the integration answers key due diligence questions. It provides built-in measures against sanctioned entities, address poisoning, and known exploit kits. These capabilities help large organizations satisfy compliance requirements while exploring Hedera-based solutions.]
Setting the Stage for Broader Adoption
The HashPack integration is only the starting point. With Blockaid now tuned for Hedera’s token service and EVM environment, other wallets, marketplaces, and DeFi platforms can add the same protections. As coverage expands, the network gains a shared layer of threat intelligence — one that learns from every detected attack and applies that knowledge across all integrated services.
Security is not just a technical requirement — it is the key to unlocking trust at scale
Joe Blanchard – Chief Security Officer at Hashgraph
A Safer Hedera Experience
Security rarely makes headlines when it works. But for a public network like Hedera, silent protection is exactly the point. Hedera Security with Blockaid creates a safer baseline for users, developers, and enterprises. It enables growth without sacrificing trust, and it shifts the network’s security posture from reactive to proactive.
The integration in HashPack is a visible start, but its potential impact lies in where it goes next — into every interaction across the Hedera ecosystem.
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