Ravikiran Betha is a Web3 Security Researcher at Nethermind Security focused on the security analysis of EVM-based blockchain systems. His work centers on identifying, exploiting, and mitigating vulnerabilities in complex DeFi protocols, including liquid staking, lending markets, and stablecoin mechanisms. Before joining Nethermind, Ravikiran conducted security research at TechFund and Sayfer, where he performed in-depth reviews of smart contract architectures and economic designs under adversarial conditions. He brings strong experience in threat modeling, invariant analysis, and real-world exploit scenarios affecting production DeFi systems. Ravikiran is an active participant in competitive security research, consistently ranking on platforms such as Code4rena and Sherlock, and achieving multiple first-place finishes on Secure3. His background blends hands-on auditing, competitive research, and protocol-level security assessment.