HackenProof Bug Bounty Payouts Recap: September 2026

The 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 September unfolded for the platform and the community.

Bug Bounty Programs Launched in September

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

• Hinkal Bug Bounty
• Hotcoin Web & Mobile
• Ult: Trade Stocks & Crypto

Security Contests Launched

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

• Alberich Token SC DualDefense Audit
• Europeum API DualDefense Audit
• RAIN-USDR Smart Contract Audit Contest (Sept 2026)
• EverValue SCA DualDefense Audit

Events and Community Activities

In September, HackenProof participated in or hosted the following events and community initiatives:

• Rebellion (RBLN) Europe, Amsterdam—cybersecurity and digital forensics event where CEO Dmytro Matviiv delivered the session “Pooling Forensic Evidence Across Borders Without Creating a Surveillance Dataset,” focused on cross-border forensic intelligence sharing, privacy, legal constraints, and responsible use of AI.
• EastPoint:Seoul 2026, Seoul—public roundtable where CEO Dmytro Matviiv joined the discussion “AI Agents in Financial Markets: From Copilot to Counterparty,” exploring how AI agents are evolving from assistants into active participants in financial workflows, along with the infrastructure, permissions, oversight, and accountability needed for autonomous transactions.
• MINING THE NIGHT: XPHERE KBW 2026 Side Event, Seoul—Korea Blockchain Week side event hosted by XPHERE, where HackenProof joined builders, engineers, and the broader community for an evening of networking and industry conversations.

Reports and Bug Bounty Payouts

In September, security researchers submitted a total of 4,823 vulnerability reports across active bug bounty programs and contests.

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

• Low: $24,185
• Medium: $72,419
• High: $349,387
• Critical: $95,842

Top Bug Bounty Payouts in September

The highest individual payouts awarded during the month were:

• mxuse—$25,000
• Essential—$15,000
• Artorias—$10,000

Moving Forward

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