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Security report for semanticlayer.io

Semantic Layer Labs · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 5 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

71/100

Risk levelMedium

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

Semantic Layer Labs is a small, US-based technology startup focused on improving decentralized applications (dApps) by providing a programmable MEV supply chain and application-specific sequencing layer. Their innovative approach targets better incentive alignment within blockchain ecosystems, enabling MEV internalization and sequencing sovereignty. The company is backed by notable investors such as Figment Capital and Hack VC, positioning it as an emerging player in blockchain infrastructure technology. The website content is professional, well-structured, and targets developers and blockchain participants interested in MEV solutions. Technically, the website uses modern JavaScript and React frameworks, hosted on Cloudflare DNS, ensuring good performance and mobile optimization. However, some accessibility features are basic, and no CMS or analytics tools are detected. Security posture is solid with HTTPS and domain registration protections, but lacks DNSSEC and security headers, which are recommended for enhanced protection. Privacy compliance is partial, with a privacy policy and terms of service present but no cookie policy or consent mechanism. Overall, the security posture is good but could be improved by adding explicit security headers, cookie consent, and incident response information. No contact emails or phone numbers are provided, which may impact user trust and support accessibility. The domain registration uses privacy protection, which is justified for a startup, and the domain age aligns with the company's recent founding. No WAF or blocking mechanisms were detected, allowing full content access and analysis.

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

5 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 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

  3. 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.

    • High

      Weak SSL Key Length

      SSL certificate uses 256-bit key, which is considered weak

      What to do: Use at least 2048-bit RSA or 256-bit ECC key

      • CWE-326
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • Mozilla TLS: Mozilla Server Side TLS 6.0 intermediate: rsa_key_size 2048

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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
30
Email security
85
DNS health
85
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
53
Average
71

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

Breach exposure

Leaked credentials and lookalike domains from OffSeq Breach. The counts are free; the detailed lists are paid add-ons.

Dark web exposure

Add-on

Leaked records that mention semanticlayer.io, from OffSeq Breach.

No leaked records found

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Technical appendix

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

Business context

Business profile

Semantic Layer Labs operates in the blockchain technology sector, focusing on MEV (Miner Extractable Value) and dApp infrastructure. Their business model revolves around providing programmable sequencing and MEV distribution solutions to improve dApp performance and user incentives. The company targets blockchain developers and ecosystem participants, leveraging strategic partnerships and investor backing to enhance credibility. The startup shows growth potential with a clear niche in blockchain sequencing and incentive alignment. Their partnership ecosystem includes reputable venture capital firms and blockchain-focused investors, indicating strong market positioning and potential for expansion.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a moderate to good security maturity level with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections such as clientDeleteProhibited status. However, the absence of DNSSEC and security headers like Content-Security-Policy and X-Frame-Options represents gaps that could be exploited. No incident response or security policy information is published, limiting transparency and readiness perception. No vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data were detected in the HTML content. Privacy compliance is partial, lacking cookie consent mechanisms. Overall, the security posture is adequate for a startup but requires enhancements to meet higher compliance and security standards.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to strengthen DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers including Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Add a cookie policy page and implement a user consent mechanism for cookies.
  4. Publish a dedicated security policy and incident response contact information to improve transparency and trust.
  5. Provide clear contact information such as company emails or phone numbers to enhance user support and credibility.
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
Semantic Layer Labs
Description
Semantic Layer is bringing better incentive alignment to dApps, enabling MEV internalization and sequencing sovereignty.
Key services
MEV internalization, Sequencing sovereignty, Programmable MEV supply chain, Application-specific sequencing
Content quality
good
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
JavaScript, React, Cloudflare DNS
Frameworks
React
Performance
moderate
Mobile
good
Accessibility
basic
SEO
good

Security

Observed score
80/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Domain status includes clientDeleteProhibited and other EPP protections

Analytics and tracking

Tracking level
minimal
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Transparency
poor

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. No contact emails or phone numbers explicitly provided on the site.
  3. Privacy and terms pages exist but cookie policy and security policies are missing.
  4. No forms detected that collect user data on the main pages.
  5. Social media presence includes Twitter (X), Discord, GitHub, and Linktree.
  6. Site uses modern JavaScript and React framework with Cloudflare DNS.
  7. No analytics or tracking scripts detected in the provided HTML.
  8. Content is focused on blockchain MEV technology and dApp infrastructure.
  9. Investor logos and partners are prominently displayed, enhancing trust.
  10. No explicit security headers detected in the HTML content.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built using modern web technologies including React and JavaScript, with assets loaded via module scripts. Hosting and DNS are managed by Cloudflare, providing reliable infrastructure and performance. The site is mobile optimized with responsive design and good navigation clarity. No CMS or analytics platforms are detected, indicating a lightweight custom implementation. Performance is moderate with no broken elements or errors observed. Accessibility features are basic and could be improved. SEO is supported by proper meta tags and Open Graph data, enhancing social media sharing and search engine visibility. Overall, the technical implementation is solid but could benefit from enhanced accessibility and analytics integration.
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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