The Ethereum Protocol Security (EPS) Research Team is pleased to announce the launch of the first Ethereum Protocol Attackathon, hosted by ImmunizedThis four-week event aims to improve the security of the Ethereum protocol through a large-scale crowdsourced security audit competition. Our goal is to raise over $2 million for the reward pool, with the EF seeding the pool with an initial $500,000.
Help support the security of Ethereum
We invite the entire Ethereum community, from projects to individual developers, to participate in this important event. Contributions to the reward pool will directly improve the security of the Ethereum ecosystem, fostering a safer environment for users and developers.
The Referral Program will end on August 1, 2024, after which the final reward pool will be locked and further details about the Attackathon will be announced. Community members can join the Referral Program here.
Join us in our efforts to secure the Ethereum protocol and help make this event our largest Attackathon yet.
What is an Attackathon?
The Attackathon is a time-limited audit aimed at strengthening the security of the Ethereum protocol. It begins with an educational phase where participants receive instructions on the protocol code through live technical presentations and educational content from the Attackathon Academy. This phase ensures that participants are well prepared to identify and understand potential vulnerabilities.
During the Attackathon, security researchers will actively search for vulnerabilities in the protocol code. They will follow specific rules defined for the competition, and only relevant and rule-compliant reports will be rewarded. This phase focuses on real-time problem solving and applying the knowledge gained in the initial phase.
Following the Attackathon, Immunefi will evaluate and compile the results into an official report. This report will detail the vulnerabilities discovered and highlight the top researchers, celebrating their contributions and expertise.
This event aims to be the largest crowdsourced security audit, improving the security of the entire Ethereum protocol codebase.
Why collaborate with Immunefi?
Immunefi is recognized for its experience in Web3 security, managing a large community of security researchers. They have protected significant user funds across various projects and have a proven track record in identifying and mitigating security risks.
Immunefi’s Attackathons focus on education and community engagement. Participants benefit from a structured environment that includes live explanations of Ethereum and security, as well as educational content from the Attackathon Academy. This collaboration aims to deepen the community’s understanding of Ethereum’s code and technology while contributing to its security.
Future security challenges
The EF Protocol Security Research Team is committed to continuously improving security. We plan to host similar Ethereum Protocol Security Challenges for each hard fork covering changes to the codebase. These events will be hosted on multiple platforms, providing the community with a variety of opportunities to engage in securing the Ethereum protocol.
