HackenProof Bug Bounty Payouts Recap: January 2026

The year at HackenProof started with new program launches, high researcher activity, and substantial bug bounty payouts. Below is a snapshot of how January unfolded for the platform and the community.

Bug Bounty Programs Launched in January

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

• Gate US
• Solv Smart Contracts
• Monday Trade (Web)
• CEX.IO (Web & Mobile)
• Citrea (Web & Apps)
• Citrea Protocol & Smart Contracts

Security Contests Launched

January also included the launch of a dedicated security contest:

• Mawari Smart Contracts DualDefense Audit

The contest was structured into three parts, enabling staged security review within the DualDefense audit framework.

Reports and Bug Bounty Payouts

In January, security researchers submitted a total of 2,947 vulnerability reports across active bug bounty programs and contests on HackenProof.

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

• Low: $25,900
• Medium: $43,852
• High: $398,288
• Critical: $119,177

Top Bug Bounty Payouts in January

The highest individual payouts awarded during the month were:

• JRHL — $112,000
• chaitealatte — $100,000
• dizaye — $100,000
• nk11 — $75,000
• VulSight — $50,000
• 0xvivekd — $20,000

In addition, the HackenProof community continues to demonstrate the scale of possible earnings: researcher @jinxorder has reached $1,100,000 in a single reward on the platform — a milestone that reflects long-term performance across programs.

Moving Forward

January was a productive start of the year, setting a steady pace for new launches, researcher engagement, and payouts. HackenProof moves into February with continued momentum across bug bounty programs and security initiatives.