GNW · 2026-11-04 15:49 UTC

Crypto Hacks Put Security Costs in Perspective as Immunefi Researcher Payouts Rise 54%

Crypto hacks totaled $8.7 billion in 2026 according to DefiLlama tracking. Immunefi researcher payouts rose 54% to $4.6 million in Q3 2026 versus $3.0 million in Q3 2025, with valid bug reports increasing from 273 to 782. Protocols paid $2.2 million for critical bugs in Q3 2026, up from $1.7 million a year earlier.

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