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Security report for blockapps.net

BlockApps · Technology · United States

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

Security score

68/100

Risk levelMedium

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

BlockApps operates a blockchain-based marketplace called Mercata, enabling users to securely buy, sell, and trade tokenized real-world assets such as precious metals, luxury items, whiskey casks, and carbon offsets. The company positions itself as a leading platform bridging digital and physical asset markets with a focus on sustainability and transparency. The website reflects a mature business founded in 2015, with a clear focus on blockchain technology and real-world asset tokenization. The target audience includes investors and users interested in blockchain-enabled asset trading. Technically, the website is built on WordPress using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, integrating modern analytics tools like Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and LinkedIn Insight Tag. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare and Tucows Domains Inc., with HTTPS enabled and domain transfer protections in place. The site demonstrates good mobile optimization and SEO practices but lacks some accessibility features and explicit privacy and cookie policies. From a security perspective, the site uses HTTPS and domain locking but does not enable DNSSEC, which is recommended. No explicit security policies, incident response contacts, or vulnerability disclosure mechanisms are found, indicating room for improvement in security transparency and compliance. No WAF or content blocking mechanisms were detected, and the site content is fully accessible. Overall, BlockApps presents a professional and credible online presence with a solid technical foundation. To enhance trust and compliance, the company should publish privacy and cookie policies, implement consent mechanisms, enable DNSSEC, and provide clear security and incident response information.

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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  • 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
75
Security headers
15
Email security
87
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
68

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

BlockApps occupies a niche in the blockchain technology sector, focusing on tokenizing and trading real-world assets. Its marketplace, Mercata, targets users interested in innovative asset classes such as metals, luxury goods, and carbon offsets. The business model revolves around facilitating secure blockchain transactions and asset tokenization, positioning itself as a top marketplace in this emerging field. The company benefits from a mature domain and consistent branding, with a small-sized operation based in the United States. The presence of social media channels and structured data enhances its market visibility. However, the lack of detailed privacy and security policies may impact user trust and regulatory compliance. The company’s growth potential lies in expanding asset classes and increasing issuer participation. Partnerships and integrations with blockchain and financial service providers could further strengthen its ecosystem. Monitoring compliance with evolving regulations such as GDPR and NIS2 will be critical for sustained market confidence.

Security posture

BlockApps demonstrates a moderate security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections (clientTransferProhibited and clientUpdateProhibited). However, the absence of DNSSEC reduces DNS security robustness. The website lacks published security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms, which are important for transparency and user trust. No exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries were detected in the provided content. The use of multiple third-party analytics and marketing scripts introduces a moderate level of user tracking, which should be balanced with privacy compliance. Recommendations include enabling DNSSEC, publishing a security policy and incident response contacts, implementing a vulnerability disclosure program, and enhancing privacy compliance with clear cookie consent mechanisms. These steps will improve the overall security maturity and regulatory alignment.

Recommendations

  1. Publish comprehensive privacy and cookie policies with GDPR compliance details.
  2. Implement explicit cookie consent mechanisms to comply with privacy regulations.
  3. Enable DNSSEC to enhance DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  4. Publish a security policy and incident response contact information on the website.
  5. Establish a vulnerability disclosure program or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
BlockApps
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
BlockApps
Description
BlockApps offers a groundbreaking blockchain marketplace, Mercata, where users can securely buy, sell, and trade real-world assets like precious metals, luxury items, whiskey casks, and carbon offsets using tokenization. Empowering verified issuers to list tangible assets, BlockApps enables innovation and transparency across industries, with a focus on sustainability and cutting-edge technology. Discover how BlockApps is bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds.
Key services
Blockchain marketplace, Tokenization of real-world assets, Trading of metals, luxury items, carbon offsets
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Elementor, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Cloudflare DNS, jQuery
Frameworks
Astra WordPress Theme, Elementor Page Builder
Platforms
WordPress CMS
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enabled
  • Domain locked with transfer and update prohibitions

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
poor

Advertising

Tracking pixels
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Marketing tools
Rank Math SEO, Elementor, Essential Addons for Elementor
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
good
User experience
good
Content relevance
good
Navigation
good
Professionalism
good
Trustworthiness
moderate

Key observations

  1. Website is a professionally designed WordPress site using Elementor and Astra theme.
  2. Content is focused on blockchain marketplace for tokenized real-world assets.
  3. No privacy or cookie policy pages detected in the provided content.
  4. Contact information includes a US phone number and physical address in Brooklyn, NY.
  5. Use of multiple analytics and marketing scripts including Google Analytics, GTM, and LinkedIn Insight.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies found on the site.
  7. Domain is secured with HTTPS and domain registrar status flags to prevent unauthorized transfers.
  8. No DNSSEC enabled, which is a recommended security improvement.
  9. No signs of WAF or content blocking; site content is fully accessible.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on a modern WordPress platform using the Astra theme and Elementor page builder, which supports responsive design and good SEO practices. It integrates multiple analytics and marketing tools including Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and LinkedIn Insight Tag, indicating a mature digital marketing strategy. Hosting and DNS are managed via Cloudflare and Tucows Domains Inc., providing reliable infrastructure and domain management. Performance is moderate with some optimization opportunities in accessibility and loading speed. The site uses HTTPS with valid SSL but lacks DNSSEC. The technical stack is standard for professional business websites, with no critical technical debt or vulnerabilities detected in the provided content. Continued modernization and security enhancements will support business growth and user trust.
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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