Macro
San Francisco, US · 6 known investors
A security audit and research firm that provides smart contract audits and security services for the crypto industry, with a distributed global team.
Also known as 0xMacro · Macro
Founders & leadership
Investors · 6
Also in the syndicate · 1
Company profile
researched Aug 2026Macro (0xmacro.com) is a blockchain auditing and development firm that positions itself as a small, hand-picked team of auditors and engineers rather than a scaled headcount operation. Its stated services are smart contract and Solana program audits, stablecoin protocol development, early-stage architecture review, protocol design consultation, and gas optimization audits.
The firm publishes a library of past audit reports and a "Client Handbook" describing its audit process, and offers both one-off audit engagements and recurring, longer-term security coverage relationships. It states experience auditing protocols that integrate widely used components including Uniswap (V3 and V4 hooks), Boring Vault (on both EVM and Solana), and LayerZero (V1 and V2). Prospective clients are directed to submit an inquiry via the website or message the team on Telegram.
Business model
Macro provides paid security auditing and blockchain engineering services on an engagement basis, supporting both one-off audits and ongoing recurring security coverage for repeat clients; it describes its pricing as competitive relative to the market.
Traction
The company's site references a record of work with high-profile clients and a public library of past audits, and includes attributed testimonials from executives at thirdweb, Sommelier, TreasureDAO, Frax, Connext, and Citadel. No numeric traction figures are disclosed in the sources.
Latest developments
No dated developments for Macro appear in the available sources; the company website presents ongoing auditing and development services.
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Market position
Self-described boutique auditing firm serving high-profile web3 clients; the sources provide no market share, ranking, or revenue data to independently place it in the audit market.
Macro states it deliberately remains small and boutique, prioritizing audit quality and senior attention per engagement over headcount growth, while offering flexible engagement models and competitive rates.
Technology
The firm's work centers on reviewing EVM smart contracts and Solana programs, with stated experience in protocols integrating Uniswap (including V3 and V4 hooks), Boring Vault on both EVM and Solana, and LayerZero V1 and V2. It also performs gas optimization audits and protocol architecture and design review.
Go-to-market
Inbound inquiries through its website form and Telegram, supported by a public library of past audit reports, a published client handbook outlining the audit process, and named client testimonials.
Web3 protocol teams building smart contracts and Solana programs, including stablecoin protocols and early-stage projects seeking architecture review; published testimonials come from teams such as thirdweb, Sommelier, TreasureDAO, Frax, Connext, and Citadel.
Compiled by commissioned research from 5 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
In the news
▸Research sources · 5
primary sources listed
- Macro Web3 security and education0xmacro.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Macro do?
- Macro is a boutique blockchain security firm offering smart contract and Solana program audits plus protocol development.
- Who founded Macro?
- Macro was founded by Harsh Patel, David Goldberg, Gilbert.
- Who are Macro's investors?
- Macro's investors include Coinbase Ventures, D1 Ventures, Nascent, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs.
- Where is Macro headquartered?
- Macro is headquartered in San Francisco, US.