Blockchain security firm CertiK is considering the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO), according to its co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Gu revealed that the company’s current valuation is approximately $2 billion and emphasized that pursuing a public listing would be a logical next step. However, he noted that significant investment and numerous strategic partnerships would be required to make this aspiration a reality.

“We still do not have a very concrete IPO plan, but this is definitely the goal we are pursuing,” Gu expressed, highlighting the broader significance of CertiK’s success for the Web3 ecosystem.

“Many people want to see the success of CertiK, want to see the successful IPO of CertiK, because they view [it as] important not only for CertiK but also for the industry.”

CertiK specializes in auditing blockchain smart contracts and offers risk monitoring solutions for cryptocurrency ventures.

In related news within the crypto sphere, several firms have been noted to be eyeing public offerings, like Ledger. The BitGO custody provider recently executed its IPO with a valuation exceeding $2 billion, listing on the New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, Coinbase marked its IPO in 2021 as a milestone among U.S.-based crypto exchanges, followed by Circle in June 2025.

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Gu’s remarks at the event were part of a flurry of updates from key figures in the cryptocurrency industry, which included attendees such as Changpeng Zhao, Brian Armstrong, and Jeremy Allaire.