What is Depthfirst's Dfs-mini1 model?

Dfs-mini1 is Depthfirst's first security-specific AI model, trained for smart contract auditing but designed to generalize to other software security domains like web apps and infrastructure.

How much has Depthfirst raised total?

$120 million, with $80 million in Series B announced recently, following Series A in January 2024.

Will Depthfirst's AI replace security engineers?

Not fully—models like Dfs-mini1 augment workflows, handling scale, but humans needed for context, ethics, zero-days.

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Depthfirst's $80M Sprint: Why AI Security Models Are Racing to Smart Contracts

Depthfirst just vacuumed up $80 million in Series B funding—totaling $120 million in under three months. Their new Dfs-mini1 model promises to lock down smart contracts with specialized AI.

Threat Digest Apr 03, 2026 4 min read 15 views

Depthfirst announces $80M Series B and Dfs-mini1 AI security model launch

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Depthfirst raised $120M in under 3 months, signaling massive investor bet on AI-driven security. 𝕏
Dfs-mini1 targets smart contracts but promises cross-domain generalization via specialized training. 𝕏
Funds will expand AI research and enterprise push, potentially disrupting manual auditing. 𝕏

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