Challenges & Solution

Industry Challenges

The DeFi industry faces recurring technical, security, and accessibility challenges that hinder broader adoption. A key concern lies in the lack of transparency and accountability when interacting with externally owned smart contracts.

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GearUp’s Solutions

The following table summarizes how GearUp directly addresses each industry challenge:

Challenges	GearUp's Solutions
Complexity of Smart Contracts	No-code builder with modular, reusable blocks
Security Risks	Pre-audited templates, AI-powered validation tools, and optional mediator contracts to isolate wallet exposure
Lack of Testing Infrastructure	One-click testnet simulator for safe and accurate pre-deployment validation
Limited Reusability & Collaboration	Smart contract marketplace enabling reuse, sharing, and monetization
Low Accessibility for Non-Developers	Visual interface and AI guidance for non-technical users

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Key Differentiators

GearUp bridges the gap between technical and non-technical users, offering a safer, more efficient, and inclusive way to engage with DeFi infrastructure. Its unified platform ensures that smart contract development is accessible, secure, and collaborative at every step.

One of GearUp's key innovations is support for mediator contracts—custom contracts that users can deploy to act as intermediaries when interacting with external dApps. This feature allows users to avoid connecting their wallets directly to third-party platforms, effectively reducing the attack surface and improving operational security in everyday DeFi interactions.

Aligned with Our Long-Term Vision

To support the said feature, GearUp will also introduce the Mediator Contract Manager Plugin—a browser extension and mobile application (in later stages) that enables users to manage, authorize, and interact with dApps exclusively through contracts they have built or deployed themselves. This acts as a safety bridge between wallets and external smart contracts, helping users retain full control while mitigating long-term exposure risks.

These self-owned interaction layers, referred to as Gears, serve as programmable intermediaries that enforce user-defined rules, permissions, and logic when transacting on-chain, ensuring maximum security. Learn More about it here.