Immunefi to absorb Code4rena bug bounty customers after shutdown decision

Code4rena will wind down operations while completing ongoing contests and bug bounties, while Immunefi says it will take over clients and security researchers and support program migration.

Summary

Code4rena announced it will cease operations, with ongoing contests and bug bounty programs set to be completed before the shutdown. Immunefi said it will take over Code4rena’s clients and security researchers, and will assist with migrating bounty programs and reward structures. The development follows Code4rena’s acquisition by Zellic in 2024, after the company raised $6 million from Paradigm in 2023.

Terms & Concepts
  • bug bounty: A program that pays security researchers for identifying and responsibly disclosing software or smart contract vulnerabilities.
  • security researchers: Specialists who examine code or systems for flaws and report vulnerabilities to help prevent exploits.