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Security report for balanced.network

Balanced · Finance · N/a

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

Balanced.network is a decentralized finance platform specializing in cross-chain stablecoin issuance (bnUSD), cross-chain crypto trading, liquidity provision, and governance token incentives. It targets both novice and experienced crypto users by offering a fast, affordable, and user-friendly interface across more than 10 blockchains. The platform emphasizes ease of use and accessibility in the complex DeFi space, positioning itself as a leading cross-chain DeFi solution. Technically, the website is well-constructed with modern HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript technologies, including BigNumber.js for numeric operations and SVG graphics for visual appeal. It uses Plausible Analytics for privacy-conscious user tracking. The site is mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and SEO-friendly, with clear navigation and consistent branding. From a security perspective, Balanced.network enforces HTTPS and references multiple smart contract audits, withdrawal limits to mitigate exploit risks, and community governance mechanisms. However, it lacks explicit security headers and a public security policy or incident response contacts. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the website content. Overall, the site is trustworthy and professional, with strong community engagement and transparency in its DeFi offerings. The lack of WHOIS data due to TLD restrictions and privacy protection is common in this sector and does not detract significantly from legitimacy. Strategic improvements include adding cookie consent, security headers, and clearer contact information for security and business inquiries.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
53/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
77
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
67

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

Balanced.network operates in the competitive DeFi sector with a unique cross-chain stablecoin and exchange offering. Its business model leverages liquidity incentives, governance token lockups, and savings rate interest to attract and retain users. The platform's user-friendly design and multi-chain support provide competitive advantages over more complex DeFi protocols. The ecosystem includes official subdomains for stats, blog, governance, and app access, indicating a mature operational structure. Partnerships with blockchain projects like ICON and integrations with external exchanges enhance its market position. Growth indicators include active community feedback and governance participation. The absence of direct contact information may limit some business transparency but aligns with decentralized ethos.

Security posture

Balanced.network demonstrates a mature security posture with multiple smart contract audits, withdrawal limits to reduce exploit impact, and transparent governance mechanisms. The use of HTTPS and references to audit reports indicate a commitment to security best practices. However, the website lacks explicit HTTP security headers (e.g., CSP, HSTS), a published security policy, and incident response contacts, which are important for comprehensive security readiness. No vulnerabilities or sensitive data exposures were found in the website content. The absence of a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file suggests room for improvement in coordinated vulnerability management. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be enhanced with formalized policies and contact channels.

Recommendations

  1. Implement and publish explicit HTTP security headers such as Content Security Policy (CSP), Strict-Transport-Security (HSTS), and X-Frame-Options to enhance web security.
  2. Add a cookie consent mechanism to comply with privacy regulations and improve user transparency regarding tracking.
  3. Publish a formal security policy and provide clear incident response contact information (e.g., security@balanced.network) to improve trust and readiness.
  4. Consider establishing a vulnerability disclosure program and hosting a security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting of security issues.
  5. Enhance contact information availability for business and security inquiries to improve transparency and user confidence.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Balanced
Description
Balanced is a decentralised finance platform offering a cross-chain stablecoin (bnUSD), a cross-chain exchange, liquidity provision, and governance on 10+ blockchains. It targets both beginners and experts with a fast, affordable, and easy-to-use interface.
Key services
Borrow bnUSD stablecoin, Cross-chain crypto exchange, Liquidity provision and incentives, Savings rate interest earnings, Governance participation via BALN token
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, BigNumber.js, SVG graphics, Plausible Analytics
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Audited smart contracts
  • Withdrawal limits to mitigate exploit damage

Analytics and tracking

Services
Plausible Analytics
Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Plausible Analytics
Marketing tools
Plausible Analytics
Transparency
good

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with rich content and interactive features.
  2. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided on the main site.
  3. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite use of analytics.
  4. Strong emphasis on security with audit references and withdrawal limits.
  5. Multiple external links to official Balanced subdomains and reputable crypto data sites.
  6. No signs of adult or questionable content.
  7. WHOIS data unavailable due to TLD restrictions; domain privacy likely enabled.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built with modern web standards including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, utilizing libraries like BigNumber.js for precise numeric handling. SVG graphics are extensively used for scalable and visually appealing UI elements. The site loads quickly and is optimized for mobile devices, providing excellent user experience. SEO is supported by comprehensive meta tags including Open Graph and Twitter cards. Analytics are implemented via Plausible, a privacy-focused service. No CMS or hosting provider details are explicitly detected. The technical implementation is robust with minimal technical debt, though adding security headers and cookie consent would improve compliance and security posture.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

Retrieved 2026-10-25

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