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Every founder knows about technical debt, but Security Debt is the invisible risk that can collapse a protocol in seconds. In this episode, Rahul Kumar (Subject Matter Expert at SecureDApp) breaks down why security debt is the most dangerous risk in Web3 and how you can prevent it. Learn the common traps teams fall into, the catastrophic "cascading effect" of a security breach, and the 4-step framework to keep your protocol ahead of attackers. What you’ll learn in this video: What is Security Debt and why it differs from Technical Debt. How teams accidentally build risk during planning, development, and post-launch. The "7 Phases of the Death Spiral" for a hacked startup. Actionable strategies to eliminate security debt before it’s too late. About SecureDApp SecureDApp is a Web3 security and compliance company dedicated to safeguarding decentralized applications, exchanges, and digital ecosystems. With a mission to make blockchain adoption secure, scalable, and regulation-ready, SecureDApp regularly engages with industry experts and thought leaders to bring valuable insights to the community through initiatives like SpotLight and Blueprint. Follow Us on: Linkedin - https://tr.ee/Ak7g_JkJM0 Twitter - https://x.com/Secure_DApp Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@SecureDApp Website - https://securedapp.io Github - https://github.com/securedapp-github Telegram - https://t.me/secureDApp Discord - https://discord.gg/c6Up2Zr7 Telegram community - https://telegram.me/securedappcommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/securedapp_official?igsh=eHc2Nm1wc2ZodXk= Linktree - https://linktr.ee/securedapp Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction: The Hidden Debt Killing Web3 Startups 1:45 - Defining Security Debt: More Than Just Bugs 2:02 - How Security Debt is Created (Planning & Development) 3:20 - The "Shortcut" Trap: Why Small Protocols are Targets 5:19 - The Audit Myth: Why a PDF Isn't Enough 6:32 - The 7 Phases of a Security Death Spiral 8:24 - Why Security Debt is Invisible Until It’s Too Late 9:42 - The Solution: A Framework for Continuous Security 10:00 - Step 1: Shift Security Left 10:37 - Step 2: Continuous Auditing 11:12 - Step 3: Real-Time Monitoring 11:57 - Step 4: Rapid Incident Response 12:34 - Final Thoughts: Security is a Choice 13:32 - Free Security Debt Assessment at SecureDApp.io #Web3Security #BlockchainSecurity #Startups #SecurityDebt #SecureDApp #CryptoSecurity