One year ago, we launched CodeHawks to connect protocols and top auditors. Since then, we have: - Hosted 15+ contests - Distributed ~$1M in rewards - Received 100s of pieces of feedback Today, we release the next gen competitive audit platform. Introducing: CodeHawks v2 👇

2/ What’s new in the updated CodeHawks platform? The next step in CodeHawks' journey is the start of a better experience for protocols and auditors. The completely redesigned platform delivers new features, better functionality, improved processes, industry-leading usability.

3/ What’s changed for auditors? CodeHawks now has a fully refreshed auditor experience featuring: - User dashboard to keep all your submissions in one place - Improved readability and more intuitive UX - Better appeals & community judging processes

4/ Appeals are now less PvP We heard you. Appeals are stressful, PvP, and sometimes unfair. Thanks to stricter eligibility criteria, CodeHawks appeals are now faster, less antagonistic, and fairer. The new criteria are listed in the blog post linked at the end of this thread.

5/ Reward payments are now on the ZKsync chain We’ve partnered with ZKsync to improve auditor UX and strengthen security in the ZKsync ecosystem. Setting the foundations for future updates, CodeHawks payment rewards will now be distributed in USDC through the ZKsync chain.

6/ What has changed for protocols? Protocols also get their share of improvements with more efficient contest setup and management and reduced fees. CodeHawks v2 delivers: - Quicker turnaround times - Lower platform fees - Better engagement

7/ Engagement beyond competitions CodeHawks is part of the larger Cyfrin ecosystem built to enhance protocol security. CodeHawks brings together the best @CyfrinUpdraft students and the most experienced @soloditofficial researchers to further enhance protocols' security.

8/ CodeHawks Security Audit Summer We’re releasing new contests each week in July to launch the new platform. The premier, sponsored by @chainlink, is an advanced audit of CCIP (Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol) Prize pool: $200k USDC Payouts for this contest require KYC

9/ Want to learn more about CodeHawks v2? For a complete breakdown of new features and upgrades, check out our blog post: 🔗

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