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What If the Smart Contract or Digital Assets Are Compromised?

Written by Lu Zhijun
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What If the Smart Contract or Digital Assets Are Compromised?

This article is for both founders and investors using Fairmint.

The smart contracts used with Fairmint are deployed on the Canton Network.

What Happens in a Security Incident

In the unlikely event that a smart contract, the network, or corresponding digital assets are negatively impacted:

  • Organizations can deploy a new contract — a fresh smart contract can be created to replace the affected one

  • New tokens can be issued — tokens corresponding to the rights and holdings of stakeholders prior to any incident can be reissued

  • Similar to a fork — this process works like a blockchain fork, preserving all existing ownership records

Key Points

  • Digital assets exist and function independently of Fairmint — they continue to operate even if you stop using Fairmint software

  • Transfer restrictions and holder limits are programmatically enforced in the smart contract itself

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This article explains how to use the Fairmint platform. It is not legal, tax, or investment advice. Consult a qualified professional for questions about your specific situation.

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