Blockchain security firm CertiK has migrated its cloud infrastructure in Asia to Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. As part of this agreement, CertiK will host its suite of 12 blockchain applications on Alibaba Cloud, leveraging its cloud resources to deliver Web3 services.
By hosting its services on Alibaba’s centralized cloud infrastructure, CertiK aims to offer blockchain developers a secure environment for developing and deploying Web3 applications. Ronghui Gu, co-founder of CertiK, stated:
“For over five years, we have believed in the transformative power of blockchain technology. We look forward to empowering developers with secure blockchain development and deployment through Alibaba Cloud’s platform.”
Previously, Alibaba Cloud integrated with the Avalanche blockchain to support its Node-as-a-Service initiatives, enabling Avalanche developers to launch new validator nodes on Alibaba’s cloud infrastructure.
Developers anticipating high resource demands during peak hours can leverage Alibaba Cloud’s additional computing, storage, and distribution resources.
CertiK’s partnership with Alibaba Cloud began in May 2023 when it introduced its security suite to Alibaba Cloud’s Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) platform.
This deal allowed CertiK’s developers to conduct code reviews, risk assessments, team identity verifications, and background checks on Alibaba’s cloud infrastructure.
Initially, CertiK integrated its smart contract auditing and layer 1 blockchain auditing services, and revealed plans to introduce penetration testing and the CertiK Skynet due diligence tool.
In addition to their expertise in blockchain and Web3 applications, Chinese entrepreneurs and investors are also heavily investing in artificial intelligence (AI).
In May, four Chinese startups specializing in generative AI surpassed $1 billion in valuation, positioning themselves as competitors to companies like OpenAI. These new unicorns include Zhipu AI, Moonshot AI, MiniMax, and 01.ai. Supported by local investors, these companies are now seeking to attract talent to further develop their AI products.
Recently, Alibaba’s payment subsidiary, Alipay, introduced an AI feature on its payments app. Alipay’s AI service assists users in detecting early signs of balding.
According to a report from the South China Morning Post, users can upload pictures of their scalps, which are then processed by an image recognition system trained on thousands of medically relevant images. The app provides users with suggestions, including recommendations for medical care when necessary.