Ethereum Foundation Launches $2M Global Fusaka Upgrade Audit Contest

The Ethereum Foundation has launched a $2 million, four-week audit contest for its upcoming Fusaka upgrade, aiming to identify vulnerabilities before the upgrade goes live. The contest, running from September 15 to October 13 on the Sherlock platform, incentivizes security researchers worldwide to rigorously test the Fusaka codebase, with early findings receiving multipliers to boost rewards. Co-sponsored by Gnosis and Lido, who contributed $100,000 and $25,000 respectively, the contest highlights the shared ecosystem commitment to Ethereum’s security. Fusaka introduces significant upgrades like Peer Data Availability Sampling, revised gas limits, and new opcode functionality to enhance scalability and throughput without sacrificing efficiency. However, some experts have expressed concerns about the timing of the audit amidst ongoing development challenges, which has led Ethereum developers to clarify the rollout schedule and caution about potential delays. The initiative reflects Ethereum's dedication to robust security and community engagement through collaborative scrutiny and substantial bounties to safeguard network integrity.