# Frequently Ask Questions
### Security
Has 42 been audited?
The 42 protocol has undergone security reviews and audits by independent third-party auditors (refer to [Audits](broken://pages/8HpVwPi4IfmmWNsnR96R)). Identified issues have been addressed prior to deployment, and the team continues to improve the codebase as the protocol evolves.
That said, no smart-contract system can be considered entirely risk-free. Users should always assess their own risk tolerance and participate responsibly.
What risks should users be aware of?
42 is a non-custodial, smart-contract-based protocol. Participation involves interacting directly with on-chain code, which carries inherent risks, including but not limited to:
* **Smart contract vulnerabilities:** unforeseen bugs or edge cases may exist despite audits and testing.
* **Oracle and resolution risk:** markets resolve strictly according to predefined rules and data sources; unexpected oracle behavior or data anomalies may impact outcomes.
* **Economic and market risk:** prices and payouts depend on participant behavior, timing, and capital distribution.
* **Protocol integrations:** where 42 interfaces with external infrastructure (e.g. oracles, settlement layers), failures or exploits in those systems may affect the protocol.
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