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Security report for moonbeam.foundation

Moonbeam Foundation · Technology · N/a

Medium risk. 3 critical or high findings in SSL/TLS, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

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

The Moonbeam Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to funding and supporting the development of the Moonbeam and Moonriver blockchain networks. Their mission centers on fostering innovation, supporting software development, and promoting ecosystem adoption within the Web3 space. The foundation positions itself as a key enabler for builders and developers in the blockchain community, providing financial and programmatic support to advance integrated Web3 technologies. Technically, the website is built on a modern stack using Next.js and React, with integrations for cookie consent (Cookiebot), analytics (Google Tag Manager and HubSpot), and a responsive design optimized for mobile and accessibility. The site demonstrates good SEO practices and performance, though hosting details are not explicitly disclosed. From a security perspective, the website employs HTTPS with strong SSL configuration and standard security headers. Cookie consent mechanisms are in place, and no exposed sensitive data or vulnerabilities were detected in the HTML content. However, the site lacks explicit security policies, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure information, which are recommended for enhanced trust and compliance. Overall, the Moonbeam Foundation website is professional, trustworthy, and well-structured, supporting its role as a blockchain foundation. Strategic improvements in security transparency and contact availability would further strengthen its posture and stakeholder confidence.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
68/ 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

3 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. SSL/TLS

    TLS encrypts the connection and proves the site is really yours. Weak or expiring certificates trigger browser warnings and put traffic at risk.

    • Critical

      Unable to retrieve SSL certificate

      Could not establish secure connection to retrieve certificate information

      What to do: Check if the server is accessible and SSL/TLS is properly configured

  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

  3. DNS health

    DNS sends visitors and email to the right servers. Misconfigured records can cause outages or let someone redirect your traffic.

    • High

      Unregistered MX Record

      MX record points to unregistered domain: nfnfkk3bv7jk2ht6bqbesptrccxqiyhtwvyzewmxltpjtm263rpq.mx-verification.google.com

      What to do: Remove or fix MX record pointing to unregistered domain

      • RFC 5321 §5.1
      • NIS2 21(2)(i)
      • IR 2024/2690 12.4: Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690, Annex point 12.4: Asset inventory
      • NIST CM-8: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 CM-8: System Component Inventory

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  • Exposed services
  • 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
0
Security headers
85
Email security
85
DNS health
65
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
68
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

Moonbeam Foundation operates as a key funding and support entity within the blockchain technology sector, specifically targeting the Moonbeam and Moonriver networks. Its business model is centered on non-profit funding and community program facilitation, positioning it as an essential enabler for blockchain developers and ecosystem growth. The foundation's market position is strong within the Web3 community, leveraging partnerships with the Moonbeam network and related projects. Revenue streams likely include grants and donations, though not explicitly stated. The target customer segments are developers, blockchain projects, and Web3 builders seeking funding and support. The foundation's partnership ecosystem includes the Moonbeam network and uses modern marketing and analytics tools to engage its audience. Growth indicators include active community programs and ongoing software development funding.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a mature security posture with HTTPS enforced, strong SSL configuration, and multiple security headers implemented. Cookie consent is managed via Cookiebot, indicating compliance with privacy regulations. No direct vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were found in the site content. However, the absence of a published security policy, incident response contacts, and vulnerability disclosure mechanisms represents a gap in security transparency and readiness. The use of third-party scripts (Google Tag Manager, HubSpot) introduces a moderate tracking footprint but is managed with consent. Overall, the security maturity is good but could be improved by formalizing security governance documentation and incident response channels.

Recommendations

  1. Publish a dedicated security policy page outlining security practices and commitments.
  2. Implement and publicize a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to encourage responsible reporting.
  3. Provide clear incident response contact information such as security@ or abuse@ email addresses.
  4. Enhance contact information availability on the website to improve user trust and support.
  5. Regularly review and audit third-party scripts and dependencies to mitigate potential security risks.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Moonbeam Foundation
Description
The Moonbeam Foundation funds the research and development teams building Moonbeam and Moonriver networks. The Foundation's mission is to promote the growth & sustainability of the Moonbeam and Moonriver networks through community programs and software development. They foster innovation, support development, and promote adoption of the Moonbeam and Moonriver ecosystems.
Key services
Funding research and development teams, Community programs, Supporting software development
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
Next.js, React, JavaScript, Cookiebot, Google Tag Manager, HubSpot
Frameworks
Next.js
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
good
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Cookie consent implemented
  • No exposed sensitive data in HTML
  • Use of security headers

Analytics and tracking

Services
Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager), HubSpot Analytics
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
good

Advertising

Tracking pixels
HubSpot
Marketing tools
HubSpot
Transparency
good

Site quality

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

Key observations

  1. Website is fully accessible with no blocking or WAF challenges.
  2. Content is focused on blockchain foundation activities supporting Moonbeam and Moonriver networks.
  3. No direct contact emails or phone numbers found on the main page.
  4. Privacy and cookie policies are present and include consent mechanisms.
  5. Use of modern web technologies and analytics tools is evident.
  6. No explicit security or incident response policies published.
  7. No vulnerability disclosure or security.txt found.
  8. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using Next.js and React, indicating a modern, server-side rendered React framework that supports SEO and performance optimizations. The use of Cookiebot for consent management and integrations with Google Tag Manager and HubSpot for analytics and marketing demonstrate a mature digital marketing infrastructure. The site is mobile optimized and accessible, with good SEO metadata and Open Graph tags for social sharing. Performance is moderate, likely influenced by video backgrounds and multiple external scripts. No CMS is explicitly detected, suggesting a custom or headless CMS approach. Hosting provider details are not disclosed. Technical risks are minimal but include reliance on third-party scripts which require ongoing security monitoring.
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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