The narrative presents mutation testing as a superior alternative to traditional code coverage metrics, emphasizing its role in uncovering critical vulnerabilities, such as the Arkis protocol flaw that could have led to fund drainage. The strongest version of this argument is that mutation testing, when optimized with tools like MuTON and mewt, provides a more rigorous and actionable approach to software quality, particularly in high-stakes domains like blockchain. The article credibly acknowled...