HackenProof Live Bug Bounty Programs

2 Active contests
$5,000$5K Active prize pool
212 Bug bounties
1 Platforms

Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · 10:10 UTC

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94 audit contests212 bug bounty programs

Protocol Source Prize Window Link
Alberich Token SC DualDefense Audit
Solidity
Hackenproof Active
$3K
Sep 01 - Sep 08, 2026
7 days
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Zendex SC DualDefense Audit
Solidity
Hackenproof Active
$2K
Aug 18 - Sep 09, 2026
22 days
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Starknet Blockchain/DLT
Solidity blockchain
Hackenproof Active
$250K max
Jul 01 - Sep 30, 2026
91 days
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AlphaSec Web & Smart Contracts
Solidity dexwebsmart contract
Hackenproof Active
$10K max
Feb 05 - Feb 04, 2027
364 days
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SuperEarn Web & Smart Contracts
Solidity defiwebsmart contract
Hackenproof Active
$30K max
May 27 - May 26, 2027
364 days
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idOS Apps and SC
Solidity stablecoindefiweb
Hackenproof Active
$5K max Ongoing View
Ember Vaults Smart Contracts
Move defisui ecosystemsmart contract
Hackenproof Active
$15K max Ongoing View
Enkrypt Wallet
walletweb
Hackenproof Active
$3K max Ongoing View
EVAA Smart Contracts
lendingsmart contract
Hackenproof Active
$5K max Ongoing View
EVAA Web
lendingweb
Hackenproof Active
$3K max Ongoing View
Flow Protocol
l1/l2smart contractblockchain
Hackenproof Active
$25K max Ongoing View
Flow Wallet
walletwebapps
Hackenproof Active
$25K max Ongoing View
Flow Web
l1/l2dappweb
Hackenproof Active
$4K max Ongoing View
FlowX CLMM Smart Contracts
Move sui ecosystemdexdefi
Hackenproof Active
$5K max Ongoing View
GMGN Web & Mobile
dappwebapps
Hackenproof Active
$1.0M max Ongoing View
Hacken Web & Apps
walletinfrastructureweb2
Hackenproof Active
$2K max Ongoing View
Haedal Smart Contracts
Move dappsui ecosystemsmart contract
Hackenproof Active
$200K max Ongoing View
Hinkal Bug Bounty
Solidity stablecoininfrastructuresmart contract
Hackenproof Active
$10K max Ongoing View
Lendvest Smart Contracts
Solidity defismart contract
Hackenproof Active
$30K max Ongoing View
LiNEAR Protocol
Rust l2stakingblockchain
Hackenproof Active
$5K max Ongoing View
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Hackenproof Active

Alberich Token SC DualDefense Audit

$3K Prize pool
Sep 01 - Sep 08, 2026
View on Hackenproof
Hackenproof Active

Zendex SC DualDefense Audit

$2K Prize pool
Aug 18 - Sep 09, 2026
View on Hackenproof
Hackenproof Active

Starknet Blockchain/DLT

$250K Max bounty
Jul 01 - Sep 30, 2026
View on Hackenproof
Hackenproof Active

AlphaSec Web & Smart Contracts

$10K Max bounty
Feb 05 - Feb 04, 2027
View on Hackenproof
Hackenproof Active

SuperEarn Web & Smart Contracts

$30K Max bounty
May 27 - May 26, 2027
View on Hackenproof

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.

Comparison of the major smart contract audit competition and bug bounty platforms.
Platform Type Typical Prize Contest Length Best For
Code4rena Audit contests $50K to $500K 3 to 14 days DeFi protocols pre-launch
Sherlock Contests + bounties $50K to $300K 7 to 30 days Insurance-backed audits
CodeHawks Audit contests + First Flights $5K to $200K 3 to 21 days Newer auditors building a track record
Cantina Mega-comps + bounties $200K to $2M+ 14 to 30 days Experienced researchers, high-value protocols
Immunefi Ongoing bug bounties Up to $15M per critical Ongoing Production protocol vulnerability hunting
HackenProof 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.