Security and compliance

Sherlock

Web3 security platform running audit contests, private collaborative audits and bug bounties.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Sherlock key facts

CategorySecurity and compliance
PlatformsWeb
Launched2021
CompanyAudit contests, collaborative audits and bug bounties
About

What is Sherlock?

Sherlock is a Web3 security platform founded in 2021. It runs open audit contests where researchers compete to find bugs, private collaborative audits, an AI-based Audit Engine and post-launch bug bounties. Its about page states 1,500+ security reviews and 11,000+ security researchers.

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Sherlock pros and cons

Pros
  • Contests put hundreds of researchers on one codebase
  • Covers audits and post-launch bug bounties in one place
  • 1,500+ reviews completed, per its about page
Cons
  • No published pricing
  • Contest results depend on which researchers take part

Sherlock FAQ

What is Sherlock?

Sherlock is a Web3 security platform founded in 2021. It runs open audit contests where researchers compete to find bugs, private collaborative audits, an AI-based Audit Engine and post-launch bug bounties. Its about page states 1,500+ security reviews and 11,000+ security researchers.

Sources

  1. Sherlock: official site
  2. Sherlock: About
  3. Sherlock: Homepage

How this page works

Sources: Sherlock: official site, Sherlock: About, Sherlock: Homepage. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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