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CATEArbitrum
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Last checked Sep 4, 2026 · 1 audit on recordNew Launch · 1d old
SummaryAI Copilot

No Solidity source code was provided for analysis. Therefore, a comprehensive security audit could not be performed.

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What raised the score
  • Ownership status UNKNOWN
  • Mint capability UNKNOWN
  • Contract source not verified
  • Top-10 concentration > 70%
  • LP top1 unlocked holder = 100.0%
  • LP top3 unlocked holders = 100.0%
  • LP claimed locked but only 0.0% actually locked
  • Token age < 7 days
Exact factors
  • Ownership status UNKNOWN (owner could not be resolved)
  • Mint capability UNKNOWN (implementation ABI unreadable)
  • Contract source NOT verified
  • Top-10 concentration > 70% (93.5% total → 93.5% effective; 93.5% in EOAs, 0.0% in contracts — extreme)
  • LP top1 unlocked holder = 100.0% (independent LP — depth risk)
  • LP top3 unlocked holders = 100.0% (independent LP — depth risk)
  • LP claimed locked but only 0.0% actually locked
  • Token age < 7 days (early, volatile)

Each factor is an on-chain fact recorded at the time of this analysis. The score is computed from them by a deterministic function, so the same contract returns the same score for anyone who runs the audit. How scores are computed

Early-stage analysis. This token has limited on-chain history (1d old). New tokens carry elevated risk — data may change rapidly. Always verify independently before investing.

Security Checklist

as of audit · Sep 42 of 5 checks passed
Contract verifiedNot verified
OwnershipUnknown
MintUnknown
Liquidity lockLocked
UpgradeabilityFixed code

Holders

as of audit · Sep 4, 2026
93.5%Wallets6.5%Everyone else
93.5%Wallets6.5%
WalletsEveryone elseBubble area = share of supply
93.5%of supply sits with the top 10 holders
  • Walletsanonymous holders, free to sell93.5%
  • Everyone elsethe rest of the supply6.5%
Effective concentrationwhat the score reads93.5%
How holder types affect the score

Share held by contracts — treasury, vesting, bridge or staking — is discounted against share held by wallets when the score is computed: a contract cannot decide to sell the way an anonymous holder can, though it can still be drained or voted to sell. Effective concentration is the figure the risk score is actually calculated from.

Holder balances as recorded by the audit of Sep 4, 2026

Liquidity

as of audit · Sep 4$80.6K

The risk score reads depth across every pair.

LP tokensLocked

The LP tokens of the analysed pool are locked or burned.

Analysed pool$80.6KShare of depth100.0%
Top-1 Unlocked Holder100.0%
Top-3 Unlocked100.0%
Unlocked LP held by
0x1d2a…158c

No privileged address appears among these holders: the unlocked liquidity sits with independent providers, not with the deployer.

Security Findings

5 Info
Info

Unverified Source Code

The Solidity source code for the contract at 0x53ab…ca42 is not publicly verified on the Arbitrum block explorer. This prevents any form of static analysis or manual code review.I-01

Issue

The Solidity source code for the contract at is not publicly verified on the Arbitrum block explorer. This prevents any form of static analysis or manual code review.

Fix

Verify the Solidity source code on the block explorer. This increases transparency and allows for community and professional security audits.

Status

Unresolved

Info

Unknown Contract Functionality

Without access to the source code, the exact purpose, logic, and intended functionality of the contract cannot be determined. This makes it impossible to assess its adherence to specifications or identify logical flaws.I-02

Issue

Without access to the source code, the exact purpose, logic, and intended functionality of the contract cannot be determined. This makes it impossible to assess its adherence to specifications or identify logical flaws.

Fix

Provide the source code and a clear specification or documentation outlining the contract's intended behavior and business logic.

Status

Unresolved

Info

Inability to Assess Technical Security Risks

Critical technical vulnerabilities such as reentrancy, integer overflows/underflows, denial-of-service vectors, or improper input validation cannot be identified or ruled out without the source code (7.2 Code Security).I-03

Issue

Critical technical vulnerabilities such as reentrancy, integer overflows/underflows, denial-of-service vectors, or improper input validation cannot be identified or ruled out without the source code (7.2 Code Security).

Fix

A full technical security audit, including static analysis and manual review, should be performed once the source code is made available.

Status

Unresolved

Info

Inability to Assess Access Control and Economic Risks

The contract's access control mechanisms (7.3 Access Control), potential for economic manipulation (7.4 Economic), or governance structures (7.5 Governance) cannot be evaluated. This includes risks like centralized control, oracle manipulation, or flash loan vulnerabilities.I-04

Issue

The contract's access control mechanisms (7.3 Access Control), potential for economic manipulation (7.4 Economic), or governance structures (7.5 Governance) cannot be evaluated. This includes risks like centralized control, oracle manipulation, or flash loan vulnerabilities.

Fix

Provide source code and documentation detailing access control roles, economic models, and governance processes for a comprehensive review.

Status

Unresolved

Info

Inability to Assess Upgradeability and Operational Risks

The contract's upgradeability pattern (7.7 Upgrades), if any, and operational aspects such as pausing mechanisms or emergency procedures (7.8 Operations) are unknown. This prevents an assessment of potential upgrade safety issues or operational single points of failure.I-05

Issue

The contract's upgradeability pattern (7.7 Upgrades), if any, and operational aspects such as pausing mechanisms or emergency procedures (7.8 Operations) are unknown. This prevents an assessment of potential upgrade safety issues or operational single points of failure.

Fix

Clarify the contract's upgradeability status and operational procedures through source code and documentation to allow for a proper risk assessment.

Status

Unresolved

Analysis

AI Copilotas of audit · Sep 4
Executive SummaryWhat the contract is and what the review found

No Solidity source code was provided for analysis. Therefore, a comprehensive security audit could not be performed. The assessment is based solely on the provided metadata, and no specific vulnerabilities can be identified or ruled out. Users should exercise extreme caution when interacting with unverified contracts.

Technical6/10Medium risk

Without access to the Solidity source code, a technical security assessment (7.1 Architecture, 7.2 Code Security, 7.3 Access Control) cannot be conducted. No specific vulnerabilities related to reentrancy, integer overflows, or access control flaws can be identified or ruled out. The contract's functionality and security mechanisms remain unknown, making it impossible to evaluate its robustness or adherence to secure coding practices.

Governance1/10High risk

An economic and governance risk assessment (7.4 Economic, 7.5 Governance) is not possible without understanding the contract's logic, tokenomics, or administrative structures. Potential risks such as oracle manipulation, flash loan vulnerabilities, or centralized control cannot be evaluated. External dependencies (7.6 External) are also unknown, preventing an analysis of potential cascading failures or reliance on untrusted protocols.

Upgrades6/10Medium risk

The upgradeability status (7.7 Upgrades) of the contract cannot be determined without source code. It is unknown if the contract employs a proxy pattern (e.g., UUPS, Transparent) or if its logic is immutable. Operational risks (7.8 Operations) related to pausing, emergency shutdowns, or administrative key management are also unknown, leaving potential points of failure or centralized control unaddressed.

Final RecommendationWhat to do about this score

It is strongly recommended to verify the Solidity source code for this contract on a block explorer to enable a thorough security audit.

Without verified source code, users interact with this contract at their own risk, as its functionality and potential vulnerabilities are opaque. Always ensure that any smart contract you interact with has publicly available and verified source code to allow for community review and security assessment.

Contract & Record

1 audit on record
Type-
NetworkArbitrum
Token age1d
Contract0x53ab…ca42
Deployer0xa3da…3c8c
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Audit History
  1. Aug 11, 202680High

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CATE contract address?

The Catena Labs (CATE) contract on Arbitrum is 0x53abf0a712787f28a44d4d5fddb7e5c98067ca42. Compare it with the address the project itself publishes before trading: other contracts can carry the same name and ticker.

Is Catena Labs a scam?

Quantum Audit's risk score for Catena Labs is 80/100 (High risk) as of Sep 4, 2026, computed by a deterministic function from on-chain facts — Contract verified: Not verified; Liquidity lock: Locked; Upgradeability: Fixed code. A score is a dated snapshot of those facts, not a guarantee; each one is listed on this page.

Is CATE liquidity locked?

Liquidity lock: Locked (as of Sep 4, 2026). Total DEX liquidity: $80.6K.

Who holds CATE?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the 10 largest holders own 93.5% of the supply. The Holders section on this page shows who they are by holder type.

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