CodeHawks Announces $80k STRK Staking Contract Audit Contest
CodeHawks Announces $80k STRK Staking Contract Audit Contest
🔍 Hack This, Win $80k
CodeHawks is launching a new audit contest for the STRK staking contract, starting April 4th. The competition offers an $80,000 USDC prize pool and requires KYC verification.
This follows their recent partnership with Code4rena for a separate $150,000 audit running until April 9th. Both contests aim to strengthen Starknet's security infrastructure.
- Start Date: April 4th, 2025
- Prize Pool: $80,000 USDC
- Registration: CodeHawks Platform
- Requirement: KYC verification
Whitehats are invited to participate in identifying critical vulnerabilities and unique security issues.
We’re thrilled to be partnering with @code4rena for a 20-day competitive audit starting right now. This $150,000 audit runs until April 9, with top prizes awarded for the most critical and unique vulnerabilities. Lock in and see you in the code trenches, whitehats 🕵️♂️
NEW $150,000 COMPETITIVE AUDIT STARTS NOW Let’s welcome Starknet Perpetual, trailblazing the way to infinite scale. 20 days to help secure @Starknet; biggest prizes go to the highest and rarest vulnerabilities found Let’s dive in ⤵️
Calling all whitehats out there 🫵 A @CodeHawks audit contest is coming for the STRK staking contract. > Contest start: 4 April > Total prize pool: $80k USDC > KYC required Register now 👇
🔒 STRK20s Privacy Layer Launches on Starknet in Weeks
**STRK20s**, a privacy layer for all tokens on Starknet, is launching soon with testnet expected this week and mainnet by end of April. **Key features:** - Enables confidential balances and private transfers for any ERC-20 token - Built-in compliance mechanisms - Full DeFi composability with good user experience - Part of Starknet's broader move toward decentralization and post-quantum resistance The technical paper is now available, detailing the design and architecture behind this privacy capability. STRK20s represents a significant development in bringing privacy to existing tokens without requiring new token standards.
Starknet Releases S-two Whitepaper Marking Infrastructure Milestone
Starknet has published the **S-two whitepaper**, representing a significant step forward for the network's long-term infrastructure development. **Key Points:** - The whitepaper details one of Starknet's most critical infrastructure components - This release follows the network's 2026 infrastructure roadmap announcement from January - S-two is positioned as essential for Starknet's future scalability and performance The documentation provides technical specifications and implementation details for developers and stakeholders looking to understand Starknet's evolving architecture.
🚀 Bitcoin DeFi Arrives: Yield Stark Launches on Starknet Mainnet
Two new projects have officially launched on Starknet Mainnet: **Yield Stark** - A dedicated DeFi hub bringing Bitcoin functionality to Starknet. The platform aims to expand Bitcoin's utility within the Starknet ecosystem, adding to the network's growing BTCFi infrastructure. **Everyday** - A consumer-focused application that introduces a novel "bet on yourself" concept, expanding Starknet's consumer app offerings. These launches strengthen Starknet's position as a full-stack network supporting trading, earning, payments, gaming, and consumer applications with mature infrastructure.
Extended Launches First Pre-Market Token
Extended has introduced its first pre-market token, marking a significant milestone for the platform. **Key Details:** - The token launch represents Extended's entry into pre-market trading - Historical context shows similar tokens initially traded around $5 before experiencing price pressure - Previous launches faced volatility ahead of scheduled token unlocks This development signals Extended's expansion into the pre-market token space, though investors should note the historical pattern of price fluctuations in similar launches.
Extended Adds USDJPY and WTI Crude Oil to TradFi Markets on Starknet
**Extended continues expanding its traditional finance (TradFi) offerings on Starknet with two new additions:** - USDJPY currency pair - WTI Crude Oil futures **Recent expansion context:** This follows Extended's rapid scaling of TradFi markets in recent weeks. Previous additions include: - Commodities: Copper, Natural Gas, Platinum - Tech stocks: Google, NVIDIA, AMD, Tesla, MicroStrategy (MSTR), Amazon All markets are available onchain through Starknet, bringing traditional financial instruments to decentralized infrastructure. [View announcement](https://x.com/extendedapp/status/2035415683794952306)