Contest Aggregation
Prowl indexes time-bound audit contests alongside permanent bounty programs, giving you one place to browse everything.
What Are Contests?
Contests are time-limited security competitions hosted by platforms like Codehawks, Sherlock, and others. Unlike permanent bounties (always open), contests have fixed start dates, end dates, and prize pools.
Contest Filter
The aggregator includes a Bounties / Contests / Both toggle. When filtering by Contests, you see:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Status | Upcoming, Live, or Ended (color-coded: amber, green, gray) |
| Countdown | Time until start (upcoming) or time remaining (live) |
| Prize Pool | Total pool with per-severity breakdown |
| Per-Finding Caps | Maximum payout per severity level (e.g., High max $5K) |
| Duration | Total contest window in days |
| KYC Required | Badge shown if identity verification is needed |
| Known Issues | Count of pre-disclosed exclusions |
| Duplicate Policy | First-valid-report, pro-rata, or platform-specific |
| Participants | Registered participant count (if publicly available) |
Contest Cards
Each contest displays a prominent countdown timer and color-coded status badge. Clicking into a contest shows the full scope, known issues, prize breakdown, and any active Prowl pools already targeting it.
Calendar View
Toggle to a calendar layout to see upcoming contests across all platforms on a timeline. Useful for operators planning their monthly pool strategy and avoiding scheduling conflicts.
Creating Pools from Contests
Click "Create Pool" directly from any contest listing. The pool inherits:
- Target scope and codebase reference
- Contest timeline (pool end date auto-aligns with contest end)
- Prize structure for display
WARNING
A warning banner appears if creating a pool for a contest starting in less than 24 hours, since scanning time will be limited.
Sorting Options
- Start date (soonest first for upcoming)
- Prize pool (largest first)
- Time remaining (ending soon for live)
- AI complexity score
Supported Contest Platforms
Contests are indexed from any aggregated platform that runs time-bound competitions. The scraper adapts per platform to capture contest-specific fields like prize breakdowns and known issues.