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HackenProof Bug Bounty Payouts Recap: August 2026

Anna Drahalina
Anna Drahalina
Marketing Specialist

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 August unfolded for the platform and the community.


Security Contests Launched in August

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


Events and Community Activities

In August, HackenProof hosted the following community event:

HackenProof Community Discord AMA—online community event, hosted by HackenProof with CEO, CTO, and security researchers.


Reports and Bug Bounty Payouts

In August, security researchers submitted a total of 4172 vulnerability reports across active bug bounty programs and contests.

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

  • Low: $30,418
  • Medium: $160,254
  • High: $136,812
  • Critical: $174,235

Top Bug Bounty Payouts in August

The highest individual payouts awarded during the month were:

moamenmahmodd—$50,000

BoatmanKharon—$30,000

Sagamore—$25,000


Moving Forward

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

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