Ethereum Protocol Attackathon: A Community-Driven Security Audit
In November 2024, the Ethereum Foundation, in collaboration with Immunefi, launched the inaugural Ethereum Protocol Attackathon. This event is a large-scale, crowdsourced security audit competition designed to identify and address vulnerabilities within the Ethereum protocol. With a reward pool of $1.5 million, the Attackathon invites security researchers and developers to participate in a time-bound code review process.
The Attackathon begins with an educational phase, providing participants with resources such as live technical walkthroughs and content from the Attackathon Academy. This ensures that researchers are well-prepared to identify potential vulnerabilities. Following the educational phase, participants actively search for and report security issues within the protocol's code. Immunefi evaluates these findings and compiles an official report detailing the vulnerabilities discovered and recognizing top contributors.
