Kerberus Acquires Pocket Universe

Delaware, USA - August 21st, 2025, Kerberus, the leading consumer Web3 security company, has acquired the Pocket Universe software and 200,000 users in one of the largest crypto B2C security deals to date.

Kerberus Cyber Security, Inc. has acquired Refract Inc., the company behind Pocket Universe, the widely adopted browser extension known for its intuitive pre-transaction simulations and robust wallet protection. This strategic move significantly expands Kerberus’ reach, establishing it as the clear leader in Web3 security by combining two of the industry’s most trusted consumer products.

Kerberus has emerged as the most reliable wallet security solution for retail users, combining seamless user experience with a zero-loss record spanning multiple years. Kerberus and Pocket Universe stand out as rare examples of sustained user trust.

“In a space where trust is earned transaction by transaction, we’ve built a product that protects without compromise. Pocket Universe joining Kerberus isn’t just scaling. We’re carrying forward their user experience and security excellence, ensuring every Web3 user has the safest and most seamless experience possible,” said Alex Katz, CEO & Founder of Kerberus.

“Our proprietary technology has stood the test of time with 0 user losses in almost 3 years due to its unique detection algorithm. We are excited to roll out our protection to Pocket Universe’s 200,000 users, bringing crypto and Web3 closer to mass adoption,” said Danor Cohen, CTO & Founder of Kerberus.

Alex leads operations and growth. He ensures Kerberus’ security solutions meet enterprise standards while remaining accessible to individual users. Danor, a 17-year cybersecurity veteran, top 10 PayPal offensive hacker, and former Head of Offensive Security at Salesforce, builds the technology powering Kerberus.

“From day one, we focused on clarity, speed, and user-first security. Kerberus has the same values and a proven record of preventing losses. We are excited to see Pocket Universe live on under their stewardship and reach more people without compromising what makes it trusted,” said Pocket Universe’s founders, Justin Phu and Nishan Samarasinghe. They will step back to pursue new projects.

As part of the acquisition, Ran Neuner, founder of Crypto Banter and CEO of Onchain Capital, joins as a strategic advisor and distribution partner.

“The future of crypto adoption depends on user trust and safety,” said Neuner. “Kerberus is the only proven team building trust at the infrastructure level, and this move accelerates their ability to reach the next million users.”

This marks Kerberus’ second acquisition in under a year, following its purchase of Fire in 2024. After this combination of the two distant market leaders in the consumer security space, Kerberus is now positioned to become the default security layer for Web3 users.

Kerberus will keep the Pocket Universe user experience untouched while delivering steady upgrades that deepen protection. Their future roadmap for the Pocket Universe extension includes:

• Integrating Kerberus Sentinel3’s automated scam detection.
• Expanding the protection to all EVM chains, Solana, and more.
• The first desktop protection against crypto malware and viruses.

Kerberus is a Web3 security company providing real-time transaction scanning and automated wallet protection for Web3 users. Founded in 2023, the company was created to address the growing threat of wallet scams and transaction-based fraud, offering security infrastructure that protects users without requiring technical expertise or behavioral changes. Kerberus’ flagship product, Sentinel3, secures wallets across all EVM chains and Solana with zero setup and seamless integration. Kerberus’ main goal is to enable crypto mass adoption by creating the essential trust layers that day-to-day users need to transact safely.