Zealynx Academy · Free

Build. Audit. Launch.The Web3 & AI Builder Platform

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Build real systems from scratch. DeFi protocols (Uniswap V2), AI security auditors, autonomous agents. Write every function, pass automated tests.

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Prove it works in the Arenas. Shadow Arena: audit real protocol forks. AI Auditor Arena: benchmark your AI tools against real contests. Get scored. Compete.

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Learn to launch with the Web3 eMBA. Tokenomics, fundraising, governance, go-to-market. Everything technical founders don’t know they need.

You’ll need basic Solidity (variables, functions, mappings). New to it? Start with this primer →

▎ Built by Zealynx Security, 41+ protocol audits. Free to start.

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What every Build module looks like

A real editor. Real tests. Real findings.

No videos. No slides. Three tabs that mirror how each Build module actually works — write code, run tests, compete in the Arena.

zealynx-academy / modules / uniswap-v2
1// UniswapV2Pair.sol — your job: write the body
2function swap(uint amount0Out, uint amount1Out, address to) external {
3 // TODO: Validate outputs > 0
4 // TODO: Transfer tokens optimistically
5 // TODO: Fee-adjusted K invariant check
6 // TODO: Reentrancy guard
7}
8 
9// Hints unlock progressively. Run forge test to verify.

Every Build module: write the functions, pass the tests, compete in the Arena.

Why Zealynx Academy exists

After 41+ audits, the gap was obvious.

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You don’t watch. You build.

No videos. No slides. You write every function yourself. DeFi protocols, AI security tools, autonomous agents. Guided by starter code and automated tests.

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Two arenas to prove your skills.

Shadow Arena: audit real protocol forks from past security contests. AI Auditor Arena: benchmark your AI tools against real Code4rena findings. Both scored. Both competitive.

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AI meets security meets business.

Build protocols, then audit them. Build AI auditors, then benchmark them. Learn business fundamentals, then launch. Everything connects.

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Built by auditors who saw the gap.

After 41+ protocol audits, we kept seeing builders fork code they don’t understand. So we built the platform. For builders, aspiring auditors, AI engineers, and founders.

What every eMBA lesson looks like

Bite-sized cards. Real decisions.

Each lesson is a short stack of interactive cards — read a concept, swipe through judgments, vote, and answer. Around 8 cards per lesson. No watching, no skimming.

Tokenomics 101

Designing emission schedules

What you will learn

  • Why emissions are a cash-flow problem, not a code problem
  • Three honest emission models (and when each breaks)
  • How to defend an emission schedule to your investors

Every eMBA lesson: tap through cards, make calls, see how other builders answered.

Earn it

Climb the ranks.

7 ranks, each a character with stats, strengths, and a story. Build protocols, find findings — level up.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is Zealynx Academy?
Zealynx Academy is a free, interactive education platform where you build real DeFi protocols from scratch. Instead of watching tutorials, you write every function yourself, guided by starter code and automated tests. Built by Zealynx Security — 41+ protocol audits behind every lesson.
What protocols can I build?
Two modules are live: Uniswap V2 (16 sections, AMM from scratch) and Compound V2 (18 sections, lending protocol from scratch). Both are real production protocols, modernized to Solidity 0.8.x. Uniswap V3 is up next.
What is the Shadow Arena?
A competitive audit experience. After building a protocol, you review a real fork from a past public security contest. Each audit has a timed window (2, 4, or 7 days) to find vulnerabilities. True positives earn points; false positives cost points after the first 3.
What is the eMBA for Web3 Founders?
A structured business program built specifically for technical Web3 founders. Tokenomics, treasury, fundraising, governance, go-to-market, legal, operations. Everything code-first builders miss.
Is it really free?
Yes. All Build modules, Shadow Arena challenges, and eMBA lessons are free. No paywall, no premium tier, no credit card. Earn Lynx points and ranks as you progress.
Do I need to know Solidity to start?
Basic Solidity knowledge helps — variables, functions, mappings. The Academy teaches protocol architecture and design patterns, not Solidity syntax from zero. CryptoZombies or Cyfrin Updraft are great starting points if you need basics first.
Who built this?
Zealynx Academy is built by Zealynx Security, founded by Carlos Vendrell. The team has audited 41+ DeFi protocols for Fair Labs, Novaswap, Golden Grid, Inverter, Mangrove, and more.
▎ Free to start · No credit card

Ready to build Uniswap V2?

Pick the module, open the editor, and start writing the swap function. Tests give you feedback line-by-line.

Start with Uniswap V2
207 tests · 16 sections · ~14 hours · always free