HackenProof Bug Bounty Payouts Recap: February 2026

Previous month at HackenProof was marked by new program launches, active researcher participation, and bug bounty payouts across multiple severity levels. Below is a snapshot of how February unfolded for the platform and the community.

Bug Bounty Programs Launched in February

In February, the following bug bounty programs went live on HackenProof:

• Mybucks.online
• AlphaSec Web & Smart Contracts
• NEAR Intents: SDK
• Multipli Web
• Multipli Smart Contracts

Security Contests Launched

During the month, HackenProof also hosted the following security contest:

• Tokenize.it SC DualDefense Audit

Guest Article Series

In February, we launched our guest article series on the HackenProof platform — and the first contributions from our community are already live on our blog. These articles are packed with practical insights and real-world expertise you won’t want to miss. Guest authors receive promotion across our social media channels and earn the exclusive Star Author achievement on their profile.

If you’d like to see your own article featured next, submit it for review below:

Reports and Bug Bounty Payouts

In February, security researchers submitted a total of 130 vulnerability reports across active bug bounty programs and contests.

The breakdown below shows how bug bounty payouts in February were distributed across vulnerability severity levels:

• Low: $39,295
• Medium: $28,550
• High: $142,900
• Critical: $24,237

Top Bug Bounty Payouts in February

The highest individual payouts awarded during the month were:

• TrustSec — $50,000
• chaitealatte — $45,000
• Cantina — $20,000
• adriro — $10,000
• Z3rco — $10,000
• hulk — $10,000

Moving Forward

February was a productive month, maintaining steady momentum across launches, researcher activity, and payouts. HackenProof moves into March with ongoing programs, contests, and new opportunities ahead.