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RippleX and Immunefi Launch $200,000 XRPL Attackathon to Vet Lending Protocol Before Validator Vote

A live training phase precedes an Oct. 27–Nov. 29 bug hunt, with defined rewards to drive responsible disclosures.

Overview

  • Immunefi is leading a public security program that invites global researchers to probe the proposed XRPL Lending Protocol, with the education phase already open.
  • Payout rules specify the full $200,000 will be distributed if at least one valid bug is found, with a $30,000 fallback pool if none are discovered but useful insights are submitted.
  • The protocol targets native pooled lending and underwritten credit on XRPL, including fixed-term, uncollateralized loans that use off‑chain credit assessments instead of smart contracts.
  • RippleX positions the exercise as part of a broader security process ahead of a validator vote expected before year‑end to decide whether the amendment proceeds.
  • Market coverage reports XRP rebounded roughly 65% from last week’s low after the announcement, with analysts linking the move to renewed confidence and a broader crypto bounce.