Community

Connect with security researchers, auditors, and practitioners building a safer Web3.

Communities

education 15000+ members

Secureum

Premier smart contract security bootcamp and community. Offers structured learning paths from Solidity basics to advanced auditing techniques.

Free
bug bounty 45000+ members

Immunefi

Largest Web3 bug bounty platform. Connects security researchers with protocols offering bounties for vulnerability discoveries.

Free
audit dao 200+ members

Spearbit

Distributed network of expert security researchers providing peer-reviewed smart contract audits through a decentralized guild model.

forum 20000+ members

OpenZeppelin Forum

Official community forum for OpenZeppelin Contracts, Defender, and security best practices. Active discussions on ERC standards, upgrade patterns, and vulnerability disclosures.

Free
research 10000+ members

Ethereum Security Community

Broad Ethereum security community spanning researchers, auditors, and developers. Coordinates responsible disclosure, shares threat intel, and discusses EVM security primitives.

Free
competitive audit 30000+ members

Code4rena Discord

The most active competitive auditing community. Wardens share techniques, discuss findings, and collaborate on improving their auditing skills through contests.

Free
rating 5000+ members

DeFi Safety

Independent protocol review platform that scores DeFi projects on process quality, documentation, and security practices. Useful for evaluating project maturity beyond just code audits.

Free
research 25000+ members

BlockSec

Security research team focused on real-time attack detection and post-incident analysis. Known for detailed exploit breakdowns and their Phalcon transaction explorer.

Free
ctf 5000+ members

Paradigm CTF

Premier Capture The Flag competition for smart contract security. Challenges range from basic Solidity puzzles to advanced DeFi exploits. Essential practice for aspiring auditors.

Free
coordination 3000+ members

Ethereum Cat Herders

Ethereum core coordination group that tracks EIPs, protocol upgrades, and security-relevant changes. Useful for staying informed about consensus-layer security developments.

Free
competitive audit 5000+ members

Cantina

AI-native security marketplace by Spearbit connecting protocols with vetted researchers through competitive audits, managed reviews, and guild-based engagements.

competitive audit 10000+ members

Hats Finance

Decentralized audit competition and bug bounty marketplace where auditors stake their own funds, creating skin-in-the-game incentives for quality findings.

Free
research 15000+ members

Flashbots

Research and development organization working on MEV and the future of fair transaction ordering. Active community discussing MEV protection, PBS, and block building.

Free

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