Code4rena Audit Updates
Code4rena Audit Updates
⏰ Audit Deadlines Approaching...
Code4rena, a smart contract auditing platform, has announced several ongoing audits with substantial prize pools in USDC. The audits cover various projects, including Panoptic, Ondo Finance, Acala Network, Phala Network, and zkSync. Wardens (auditors) are encouraged to participate and submit their findings before the respective deadlines to secure the prize pools. The audits aim to enhance the security of these projects' codebases, with a focus on Rust development for some opportunities.
Wardens, it’s time for another audit with @OndoFinance! 🥳 Their $36,500 USDC audit is live until April 3rd at 20:00 UTC. Good luck! 🤝 Get started here: code4rena.co/ondo-finance
We're entering a new era… 🕰️ @zksync is auditing their codebase, and we need all Wardens to bring their A-game! 🏆 Get started today: code4rena.co/zksync-era
Time is running out for the $60,500 USDC @PhalaNetwork audit! ⏳ Code4rena is focused on bringing new opportunities for Wardens to hone their skills outside of Solidity, and this audit is the perfect option for Rust developers 🤝 Get started here: code4rena.co/phala-network
🚨 Announcing our @code4rena comprehensive audit on the Panoptic V1 protocol starting April 1. Sign up to compete in the $120,000 prize pool!
Wardens, time is running out! ⏳ You have until April 5th at 20:00 UTC to submit your findings in the @AcalaNetwork audit 🚨 Audit information can be found here: code4rena.co/acala
Wardens, this is your last chance to help secure @taikoxyz’s Based Contestable Rollup 🗣️ There’s only 3 days left to submit your findings 🥁 Get started now: code4rena.co/taiko
While their options may be perpetual, this audit isn’t! ⏳ The $120,000 USDC @Panoptic_xyz audit is only live until April 22nd at 20:00 UTC! Get started: code4rena.co/panoptic-audit
Wardens, @Panoptic_xyz is building a permissionless, perpetual options trading protocol, and they need your help to ensure everything is secure 🔒 Their $120,000 USDC audit is live until April 22nd at 20:00 UTC ⏳ Get started now: code4rena.co/panoptic-audit
Need something to do this weekend? 🤔 We’ve got the perfect idea - spend it auditing the @zksync codebase! A $250,000 USDC prize pool awaits Get started today: code4rena.co/zksync-era
The $250,000 USDC zkSync audit is closing soon! ⌛ Wardens, you have until March 28th at 20:00 UTC to participate 📅 Get started now: code4rena.co/zksync-era
Are you a Rust developer looking to start a career as a security professional in web3? 🤔 We have a great opportunity for you to get started! 🤝 The $36,500 USDC @AcalaNetwork audit is live until April 5th at 20:00 UTC Get started now: code4rena.co/acala
The @AcalaNetwork Team is building the liquidity layer for Web3, and they need your help securing their codebase! 💻 A $36,500 USDC prize pool is up for grabs 🤝 Get started today: code4rena.co/acala
Attention Wardens! 🚨 There’s only 24 hours left to submit your findings for the $36,500 USDC @OndoFinance audit 🗣️ Finish strong: code4rena.co/ondo-finance
Virtuals Protocol Audit Report Published After $60K Competition
Code4rena has released the audit report for Virtuals Protocol following their $60,000 competitive audit. The competition highlighted strong security practices and produced notable findings. Key results: - @tejas_warambhe secured first place (their first Code4rena win) - @bzpassersby and @FitroIvan took second and third respectively - Sparrow delivered the best QA report The Virtuals Protocol team demonstrated commitment to security throughout the process. Full report available at [Code4rena](https://code4rena.com/reports/2025-04-virtuals-protocol)
Solana Foundation Announces First-Ever Audit Competition
The Solana Foundation is launching its inaugural competitive audit focusing on the Token-2022 Confidential Transfer Extension. Here are the key details: - Total prize pool: $203,500 - Duration: 26 days - First competitive audit from Solana Foundation This follows a recent trend of major blockchain projects hosting competitive audits, with Chainlink launching a similar initiative in June with a $200K prize pool. Security experts and auditors (Wardens) are invited to participate in this groundbreaking competition to enhance Solana's security infrastructure. *More details to be announced soon.*
BitVault Competitive Audit Results Announced
Code4rena has announced the winners of the $15,000 BitVault competitive audit. - **First Place**: araj - **Second Place**: @0xdemonnn - **Third Place**: @shishgeor araj achieved notable success by securing both Top Hunter and Top Gatherer positions alongside @0xdemonnn. [View complete results](https://code4rena.com/audits/2025-04-bitvault)
Starknet Competitive Audit Deadline Approaches
The Starknet competitive audit is reaching its conclusion on April 9th. Security researchers and auditors have a final opportunity to participate and potentially earn from the substantial $150,000 prize pool. - **Deadline**: April 9th, 2025 - **Prize Pool**: $150,000 - **Platform**: Code4rena competitive audit Findings must be submitted before the deadline to be eligible for rewards. This audit follows similar recent competitions, including the successful Recallnet audit which concluded in March with a $100,000 prize pool.
IQ AI Smart Contract Audit Report Released by Code4rena
Code4rena has published the comprehensive security audit report for IQ AI, a platform developing tokenized agents for DeFi applications. The audit, which carried a $35,000 prize pool, focused on identifying critical vulnerabilities and security concerns. The audit process began in January 2025, with auditors examining the platform's smart contracts and infrastructure. IQ AI demonstrated strong commitment to security best practices throughout the review. - Full audit report available at [Code4rena](https://code4rena.com/reports/2025-01-iq-ai) - Initial audit competition ran for 9 days - Rewards distributed based on severity and uniqueness of findings