{"id":60257,"date":"2025-12-25T19:30:55","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T16:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=60257"},"modified":"2025-12-25T14:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T11:34:27","slug":"what-is-polyswarm-nct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is PolySwarm (NCT)?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"543\"><strong>PolySwarm<\/strong> is a blockchain-based, decentralized threat intelligence marketplace operating in the cybersecurity sector. Unlike traditional antivirus solutions, PolySwarm leverages collective intelligence by bringing together a global network of security experts and antivirus engines to detect new and emerging malware threats.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"695\">The ecosystem is powered by <strong>NCT<\/strong>, an ERC-20 utility token on the <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?s=ethereum\">Ethereum<\/a> blockchain, which serves as the core incentive mechanism of the platform.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"903\">According to its official website, PolySwarm is positioned as a malware intelligence marketplace focused on early threat detection, unique samples, and PolyScore-driven insights that support SOC automation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"903\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60262 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#Team_and_Founders\" title=\"Team and Founders\">Team and Founders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#Project_Idea\" title=\"Project Idea\">Project Idea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#Investors_and_Partnerships\" title=\"Investors and Partnerships\">Investors and Partnerships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#How_PolySwarm_Works\" title=\"How PolySwarm Works\">How PolySwarm Works<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#What_Is_PolyScore\" title=\"What Is PolyScore?\">What Is PolyScore?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#Governance\" title=\"Governance\">Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#Roadmap_Focus\" title=\"Roadmap Focus\">Roadmap Focus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#NCT_Token_Use_Cases\" title=\"NCT Token Use Cases\">NCT Token Use Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#Token_Information\" title=\"Token Information\">Token Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#Ecosystem_Roles\" title=\"Ecosystem Roles\">Ecosystem Roles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#Core_Features\" title=\"Core Features\">Core Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/what-is-polyswarm-nct\/#Official_Links\" title=\"Official Links\">Official Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"925\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Team_and_Founders\"><\/span>Team and Founders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1140\">According to its official website, PolySwarm is positioned as a malware intelligence marketplace focused on early threat detection, unique samples, and PolyScore-driven insights that support SOC automation. In addition, the project was founded by the team behind Narf Industries, a cybersecurity firm with hands-on experience working with U.S. government agencies such as DARPA and the Department of Homeland Security.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1167\">Key team members include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<li data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1336\">\n<p data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1336\">Steve Bassi (CEO &amp; Founder): Over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, with leadership roles in DARPA-backed projects and advanced incident response systems.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<p data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1506\">Ben Schmidt (CSO &amp; Co-Founder): Expert in malware reverse engineering and automated program analysis, with awards from global hacker conferences including DEF CON.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1608\">\n<p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1608\">Nick Davis (COO &amp; Co-Founder): Responsible for software development and operational management.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60261 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-team-1024x319.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-team-1024x319.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-team-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-team-768x239.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-team-1536x478.png 1536w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-team.png 1539w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1610\" data-end=\"1625\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project_Idea\"><\/span>Project Idea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1996\">The traditional cybersecurity industry is highly fragmented, with antivirus vendors relying on isolated databases. Consequently, new threats are often detected with delays. As a result, PolySwarm brings antivirus companies and independent researchers together in a competitive marketplace where rewards depend on detection accuracy.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2027\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Investors_and_Partnerships\"><\/span>Investors and Partnerships<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2029\" data-end=\"2116\">PolySwarm has gained attention from both Web3 and traditional cybersecurity ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2147\">Notable partnerships include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2328\">\n<li data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2242\">\n<p data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2242\">Splunk: Enterprise integration enabling direct access to PolySwarm threat intelligence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2243\" data-end=\"2328\">\n<p data-start=\"2245\" data-end=\"2328\">Microsoft (MVI): Strategic collaboration within Microsoft\u2019s security ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2330\" data-end=\"2492\">The project conducted its ICO in 2018, reaching a broad investor base. Listings on platforms such as Coinbase contributed to increased credibility and visibility.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2516\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_PolySwarm_Works\"><\/span>How PolySwarm Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2614\">PolySwarm operates through its Threat Bounty mechanism, fully automated via smart contracts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2649\">The workflow follows these steps:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"3107\">\n<li data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2734\">\n<p data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2734\">Submit: A user or system submits a suspicious file, URL, or digital artifact.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2819\">\n<p data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2819\">Compete: Multiple security engines stake NCT tokens and submit their verdicts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2914\">\n<p data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2914\">Verdict: Results are evaluated through cross-validation and historical performance data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2997\">\n<p data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2997\">Ground Truth: The actual status of the threat is determined using PolyScore.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3107\">\n<p data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3107\">Reward or Penalty: Accurate engines receive NCT rewards, while incorrect verdicts result in stake loss.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3249\">This model differentiates PolySwarm from traditional multiscanner tools by attaching real economic consequences to every detection decision.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3249\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60260 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-How-It-Works-1024x433.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-How-It-Works-1024x433.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-How-It-Works-300x127.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-How-It-Works-768x324.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-How-It-Works-1536x649.png 1536w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/polyswarm-How-It-Works.png 1612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3272\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_PolyScore\"><\/span>What Is PolyScore?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3333\">PolyScore is PolySwarm\u2019s proprietary threat scoring system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3335\" data-end=\"3348\">It evaluates:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3464\">\n<li data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3392\">\n<p data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3392\">Historical accuracy of detection engines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3434\">\n<p data-start=\"3395\" data-end=\"3434\">Confidence levels of submitted verdicts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3464\">\n<p data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3464\">Contextual performance data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3466\" data-end=\"3582\">This approach improves decision-making speed, reduces noise, and lowers false-positive rates in security operations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3584\" data-end=\"3597\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governance\"><\/span>Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3599\" data-end=\"3835\">PolySwarm relies on an automated economic model enforced by smart contracts. While strategic decisions are guided by the founding team and key partners, bounty distribution and arbitration processes are fully rule-based and transparent.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"3853\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Roadmap_Focus\"><\/span>Roadmap Focus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3894\">Current development priorities include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"4072\">\n<li data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3962\">\n<p data-start=\"3898\" data-end=\"3962\">Expanding enterprise adoption through deeper Splunk integrations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"4012\">\n<p data-start=\"3965\" data-end=\"4012\">Enhancing AI-driven threat hunting capabilities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4013\" data-end=\"4072\">\n<p data-start=\"4015\" data-end=\"4072\">Improving incentive models to optimize engine performance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4074\" data-end=\"4096\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NCT_Token_Use_Cases\"><\/span>NCT Token Use Cases<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4511\">\n<li data-start=\"4098\" data-end=\"4183\">\n<p data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4183\">Threat detection staking: Security engines lock NCT to submit analysis results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4255\">\n<p data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4255\">Accuracy-based rewards: Correct detections are rewarded with NCT.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4256\" data-end=\"4338\">\n<p data-start=\"4258\" data-end=\"4338\">Penalties for incorrect verdicts: Inaccurate submissions lead to stake loss.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4339\" data-end=\"4428\">\n<p data-start=\"4341\" data-end=\"4428\">Access to threat intelligence: Enterprises and analysts use NCT to access insights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4511\">\n<p data-start=\"4431\" data-end=\"4511\">Marketplace balance: Supports specialization, competition, and data quality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4533\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Token_Information\"><\/span>Token Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4535\" data-end=\"4605\">PolySwarm NCT is a utility token operating on the Ethereum blockchain.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4665\">\n<li data-start=\"4607\" data-end=\"4632\">\n<p data-start=\"4609\" data-end=\"4632\">Token symbol: NCT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4633\" data-end=\"4665\">\n<p data-start=\"4635\" data-end=\"4665\">Network: Ethereum (ERC-20)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4667\" data-end=\"4682\">Supply metrics:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4808\">\n<li data-start=\"4684\" data-end=\"4722\">\n<p data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4722\"><a href=\"https:\/\/coinmarketcap.com\/currencies\/polyswarm\/#About\">Total supply<\/a>: 1.88 billion NCT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4723\" data-end=\"4763\">\n<p data-start=\"4725\" data-end=\"4763\">Maximum supply: 1.88 billion NCT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4764\" data-end=\"4808\">\n<p data-start=\"4766\" data-end=\"4808\">Circulating supply: 1.88 billion NCT<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4810\" data-end=\"4897\">All tokens are already in circulation, with no future token minting planned.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4810\" data-end=\"4897\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60258 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nct.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"778\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nct.png 842w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nct-300x216.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/nct-768x552.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4899\" data-end=\"4917\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ecosystem_Roles\"><\/span>Ecosystem Roles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PolySwarm\u2019s ecosystem is not limited to the crypto space alone. It offers a structure similar to VirusTotal, but with economic incentives that enable faster updates. Alongside major cybersecurity companies such as Kaspersky and CrowdStrike, the ecosystem also includes specialized boutique security teams that focus on specific malware types, including certain Android-based threats.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4919\" data-end=\"4982\">PolySwarm\u2019s ecosystem consists of four core participant groups:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5269\">\n<li data-start=\"4984\" data-end=\"5059\">\n<p data-start=\"4986\" data-end=\"5059\">End Users: Provide suspicious files, URLs, or artifacts for analysis.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5060\" data-end=\"5141\">\n<p data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5141\">Ambassadors: Submit artifacts to the marketplace and define bounty rewards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5142\" data-end=\"5206\">\n<p data-start=\"5144\" data-end=\"5206\">Security Experts: Stake NCT and submit detection verdicts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5207\" data-end=\"5269\">\n<p data-start=\"5209\" data-end=\"5269\">Arbiters: Determine ground truth and distribute rewards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60259 \" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plyswarm-ecosystem-1024x554.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"883\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plyswarm-ecosystem-1024x554.png 1024w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plyswarm-ecosystem-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plyswarm-ecosystem-768x415.png 768w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/plyswarm-ecosystem.png 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5271\" data-end=\"5287\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Features\"><\/span>Core Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5632\">\n<li data-start=\"5289\" data-end=\"5390\">\n<p data-start=\"5291\" data-end=\"5390\">NectarNet (Beta): Uses Passive DNS data for threat detection and rewards contributors with NCT.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5391\" data-end=\"5466\">\n<p data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5466\">PolyScore: Performance-based threat scoring supporting SOC workflows.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5467\" data-end=\"5552\">\n<p data-start=\"5469\" data-end=\"5552\">Reputation Algorithms: Flexible reputation models based on historical accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5553\" data-end=\"5632\">\n<p data-start=\"5555\" data-end=\"5632\">Early Threat Detection: Focused on zero-day and emerging malware threats.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"5634\" data-end=\"5651\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Links\"><\/span>Official Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/polyswarm.io\/\">Website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/polyswarm\">Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/polyswarm\">Github<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em class=\"darkmysite_style_txt_border darkmysite_processed\" data-darkmysite_alpha_bg=\"rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\">You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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Unlike traditional antivirus solutions, PolySwarm leverages collective intelligence by bringing together a global network of security experts and antivirus engines to detect new and emerging malware threats. 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