About Edward Manoukian
Name: Edward Manoukian, MSc, CDSE
Designation: Blockchain Strategy Specialist & Blockchain Analyst
Company: CryptoGnosis
Country: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Edward’s Learning Journey That Inspires
Which 101 Blockchains course(s)/certification(s) did you complete?
I achieved 101 Blockchains’ Certified Blockchain Security Expert (CBSE)™ certification.
Why did you choose this program, and how was your overall learning experience with 101 Blockchains?
As someone who regularly researches and works with blockchain smart contracts as well as advises on risk, I needed the most up-to-date, practitioner-level security curriculum available. The CBSE stood out for its depth on reentrancy, oracle manipulation, access-control patterns, formal verification topics I would deal with in the future. The learning experience was wonderful: crystal-clear explanations, real exploit case studies.
What skills or knowledge did you gain that helped you most?
The advanced audit frameworks, on-chain attack modeling, and bridge/oracle security checklists have become core to my workflow. As well as following ongoing regulatory updated per NIST, CSS, and CCSS. I now systematically integrate Slither + other blockchain cybersecurity tools for formal verification into every contract suite to catch edge cases that external auditors may previously miss.
At 101 Blockchains, you don’t just earn certifications — you gain real-world skills that shape you into a confident blockchain professional.
How has this program contributed to your professional growth?
The CBSE certification gives me credibility when advising DAOs and enterprises on any treasury safety and RWA tokenization security. It directly contributes to following proper procedures for step by step battle-tested security expertise.
What advice would you give to someone considering a career in blockchain?
Be a translator, it is key these days to be able to translate the internal requirements for business stakeholders but also communicate them effectively when they are technical, as security is the foundation of sustainable adoption. Mastering how protocols actually might break before you build anything that holds value. One overlooked vulnerability can erase years of progress so investing early in defensive thinking is critical.
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Would you recommend 101 Blockchains to others? Why?
Without hesitation. The CBSE is the start of the gold standard for anyone serious about smart-contract security. It’s practical, continuously updated, and taught by people who have found real exploits in the wild. In an industry where mistakes cost millions, this certification pays for itself on day one.
