HackenProof Live Bug Bounty Programs
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · 10:10 UTC
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94 audit contests212 bug bounty programs
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Alberich Token SC DualDefense Audit
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$3K |
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Sep 01 - Sep 08, 2026
7 days
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Zendex SC DualDefense Audit
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$2K |
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Aug 18 - Sep 09, 2026
22 days
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Starknet Blockchain/DLT
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$250K max |
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Jul 01 - Sep 30, 2026
91 days
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AlphaSec Web & Smart Contracts
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$10K max |
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Feb 05 - Feb 04, 2027
364 days
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SuperEarn Web & Smart Contracts
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$30K max |
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May 27 - May 26, 2027
364 days
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idOS Apps and SC
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$5K max | Ongoing | View |
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Ember Vaults Smart Contracts
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$15K max | Ongoing | View |
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Enkrypt Wallet
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$3K max | Ongoing | View |
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EVAA Smart Contracts
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$5K max | Ongoing | View |
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EVAA Web
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$3K max | Ongoing | View |
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Flow Protocol
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$25K max | Ongoing | View |
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Flow Wallet
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$25K max | Ongoing | View |
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Flow Web
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$4K max | Ongoing | View |
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FlowX CLMM Smart Contracts
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$5K max | Ongoing | View |
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GMGN Web & Mobile
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$1.0M max | Ongoing | View |
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Hacken Web & Apps
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$2K max | Ongoing | View |
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Haedal Smart Contracts
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$200K max | Ongoing | View |
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Hinkal Bug Bounty
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$10K max | Ongoing | View |
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Lendvest Smart Contracts
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$30K max | Ongoing | View |
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LiNEAR Protocol
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$5K max | Ongoing | View |
Zendex SC DualDefense Audit
Starknet Blockchain/DLT
AlphaSec Web & Smart Contracts
SuperEarn Web & Smart Contracts
idOS Apps and SC
Ember Vaults Smart Contracts
Enkrypt Wallet
EVAA Smart Contracts
EVAA Web
Flow Protocol
Flow Wallet
Flow Web
FlowX CLMM Smart Contracts
GMGN Web & Mobile
Hacken Web & Apps
Haedal Smart Contracts
Hinkal Bug Bounty
Lendvest Smart Contracts
LiNEAR Protocol
About HackenProof
HackenProof is Hacken's Web3 bug bounty and crowdsourced audit platform. It combines ongoing vulnerability reward programs with time-boxed audit programs for smart contracts, exchanges, wallets, bridges, and L1/L2 ecosystems.
This page shows only Web3-relevant programs aggregated from HackenProof. For audit contests and bounties on other platforms, see the full Web3 audit competition tracker.
Smart Contract Audit Competition & Bug Bounty Platforms Compared
Six major platforms host the Web3 audit competitions and smart contract bug bounty programs aggregated above. Click any platform to see only its active contests.
| Platform | Type | Typical Prize | Contest Length | Best For |
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Audit contests | $50K to $500K | 3 to 14 days | DeFi protocols pre-launch |
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Contests + bounties | $50K to $300K | 7 to 30 days | Insurance-backed audits |
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Audit contests + First Flights | $5K to $200K | 3 to 21 days | Newer auditors building a track record |
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Mega-comps + bounties | $200K to $2M+ | 14 to 30 days | Experienced researchers, high-value protocols |
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Ongoing bug bounties | Up to $15M per critical | Ongoing | Production protocol vulnerability hunting |
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Bounties + crowdsourced audits | $1K to $1M+ | Ongoing or time-boxed | Managed Web3 programs and exchange/protocol bounties |
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of programs does HackenProof run?
HackenProof runs public bug bounty programs, private bounty programs, and crowdsourced audits. In Web3, its listings include smart contracts, bridges, exchanges, wallets, and L1/L2 ecosystems.
How do I submit a report on HackenProof?
Open the protocol program page on hackenproof.com, review the scope, severity, reputation, and proof-of-concept requirements, then submit through the HackenProof dashboard.
What are the best smart contract bug bounty platforms?
The leading Web3 bug bounty platforms are Immunefi (largest, $15M max payouts on DeFi protocols), Cantina (Spearbit's bounty program plus audit competitions), HackenProof (managed Web3 bounties and crowdsourced audits), Sherlock (audit contests with insurance-backed bounties), and Code4rena (best known for time-boxed audit competitions). Codehawks rounds out the field with Cyfrin-run contests focused on emerging protocols and beginner-friendly First Flights.
Which audit competition platform pays the most?
Cantina runs the largest audit competitions ($2M+ prize pools for protocols like EigenLayer and Uniswap v4). Immunefi pays the highest per-bug bounty (up to $15M for critical findings). Code4rena and Sherlock typically run $100K-$500K audit contests. Codehawks First Flights are smaller but accessible to newer auditors.
How do smart contract audit competitions work?
Audit competitions invite security researchers to review a protocol's smart contract code for a fixed prize pool over 1-4 weeks. Rewards are split based on unique valid findings, weighted by severity (critical, high, medium). Code4rena, Sherlock, Codehawks, and Cantina are the main platforms.
How much can you earn in a smart contract audit competition?
Top auditors earn $10,000-$500,000+ per competition. Cantina and Code4rena regularly run $500K-$2M prize pool contests. Bug bounties can pay up to $15M per critical finding on platforms like Immunefi.
What is the difference between a bug bounty and an audit contest?
Audit contests run for a fixed time window with a fixed prize pool shared among all valid findings. Bug bounties are ongoing programs where each valid submission earns a direct per-vulnerability reward (often $50K-$15M depending on severity). Bug bounties require finding a real vulnerability in production code.
How do I get started with smart contract auditing?
Learn the most common vulnerability classes first: reentrancy, flash loan attacks, oracle manipulation, and access control. The SCH Smart Contract Hacking Course covers all the core attack patterns that audit competitions test, starting from zero experience.
How to Start Competing in Smart Contract Audits
A practical path from learning vulnerability classes to submitting your first contest finding.
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Learn the core vulnerability classes
Master reentrancy, access control, oracle manipulation, flash loan attacks, and arithmetic overflows. These five classes account for most contest findings.
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Practice on retired contests
Read every public report from past Code4rena and Sherlock contests. Try to spot findings yourself before reading the writeup. This is how every top auditor trained.
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Start with CodeHawks First Flights
First Flights are small audit contests designed for newer auditors. Prize pools are under $20K, scope is small, and competition is lighter. They build real submission history.
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Enter your first full competition
Pick an active audit contest from the tracker above filtered by Solidity and a $50K-$200K prize range. Spend 20 to 40 hours on the contest, even if you only find one valid medium-severity issue.
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Build a public track record
Publish your findings, share writeups on Twitter and Mirror, and start accumulating valid submissions across multiple platforms. A documented track record is what opens bug bounty access and full-time auditor roles.