From Smart Contract Audits to Regulatory Readiness

Hacken is a security and assurance partner for financial institutions and the infrastructure they rely on: exchanges, ecosystems, custodians, banks, asset managers and tokenization platforms.
Founded in 2017, Hacken has 60+ engineers and more than 1,500 clients across industries, including the European Commission, ADGM, Ethereum Foundation, MetaMask, and Bybit.
Hacken provides smart contract audits, penetration testing, Proof of Reserves, and readiness services for MiCA, DORA, CCSS, VARA, NIS2, ISO 27001, 42001, SOC 2, and the EU AI Act. Its security and compliance assurance for financial institutions also covers GENIUS, FCA, and MAS requirements.
Hacken has completed over 2,159 public security assessments and discovered over 16,563 vulnerabilities.
Hacken is ISO 27001:2022 certified. Its NPS is 83, based on an internal, self-reported survey.

Min project size
$10,000+
Hourly rate
Undisclosed
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Lisboa, Portugal
Year founded
Founded 2017

Service Lines

Blockchain: 40%
Cybersecurity: 40%
Compliance Consulting: 10%
Corporate Training & Coaching: 10%

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Blockchain Focus

Smart Contract Auditing: 40%
Tokenization: 20%
Web3: 20%
Ethereum Development: 10%
Smart Contract Development: 10%

Corporate Training & Coaching Focus

Cybersecurity Awareness Training: 100%

Cybersecurity focus

Breach Detection & Incident Response: 20%
Digital Forensics & Auditing: 20%
Threat/Attack Simulations: 20%
Vulnerability Management: 20%
Cybersecurity Consulting: 10%
Cybersecurity Expert Testimony: 10%

Industries

Financial services: 50%
eCommerce: 15%
Information technology: 10%
Medical: 10%
Consumer products & services: 5%
Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport: 5%
Telecommunications: 5%

Clients

Small Business (<$10M): 60%
Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 30%
Enterprise (>$1B): 10%

Blockchain Cybersecurity Smart Contract Auditing

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+

Avg. hourly rate Undisclosed

Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

Hacken's pricing ranges from $10,000 to $50,000 for projects, reflecting good value for their comprehensive security services. Clients appreciate their expertise and responsiveness, often citing competitive pricing and alignment with budget needs.

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Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 25 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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Hacken Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9

Quality 4.9
Schedule 4.9
Cost 4.8
Willing to Refer 4.9

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Proactive Risk Mitigation

Clients appreciate Hacken's foresight in risk mitigation, focusing on long-term security solutions rather than immediate fixes. This proactive approach helps clients stay ahead of potential threats.
Room for Improvement in Reporting Timeliness

A few clients suggested that Hacken could improve by providing more timely updates on findings during audits. This would aid in internal communication and allow for quicker response to identified issues.
Strong Project Management

Clients consistently praise Hacken's structured and transparent project management. They deliver on time, maintain clear communication, and offer proactive updates, ensuring smooth project execution and client confidence.
Exceptional Cybersecurity Expertise

Hacken demonstrates profound expertise in cybersecurity audits, offering tailored solutions to complex security challenges. Clients appreciate their deep technical knowledge and innovative approaches, particularly in blockchain and smart contract security.
High Client Satisfaction

Hacken's clients express high satisfaction with their services, noting the company's commitment to quality, professionalism, and responsiveness. Their ability to exceed expectations fosters strong, long-term client relationships.
Comprehensive Security Audits

Hacken's security audits are thorough, identifying vulnerabilities and providing actionable remediation guidance. Clients report significant improvements in security posture and system reliability following Hacken's assessments.

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Web3
Confidential
Sep. - Oct. 2023

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We are pleased with the partnership as a whole."

Nov 15, 2023

CEO, Vzone Solutions

Muneeb Ahmad

Other industries
United Arab Emirates
51-200 Employees
Online Review
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A Metaverse solutions company hired Hacken to conduct a security assessment for their platform. The team audited the platform's infrastructure and identified business risks for the client.

Thanks to Hacken, the client achieved a perfect security evaluation score and continues to scale their business. Hacken ensured excellent project management and communicated effectively via virtual meetings. Ultimately, the client was delighted with the engagement.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CEO of Vzone Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Vzone Solution Is a ecosystem of Metaverse, P2E, U2E, and decentralized social media platforms.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Hacken to accomplish?

Our Project Audits so we can enhance our security's
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SOLUTION

How did you find Hacken?

Listing.help

Why did you select Hacken over others?

High ratings

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

complete security assessment for vrcscan.com and identification of business risk for infrastructure.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

we got 10 score out of 10 after the security assessment. it will help us to grow in future.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Very appreciated.

What was your primary form of communication with Hacken?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

We are pleased with the partnership as a whole. 💝

Are there any areas for improvement or something Hacken could have done differently?

RATINGS

5.0

Cybersecurity
$10,000 to $49,999
Oct. - Jan. 2020

5.0

Quality: 4.5

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 4.5

"Their brilliant communication skills and their ability to get work done according to deadlines were impressive."

Feb 12, 2021

Blockchain Developer, Crypto Exchange Firm

Anonymous

Financial services
International Falls, Minnesota
51-200 Employees
Online Review
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A crypto exchange firm hired Hacken to provide smart contract security auditing services. The goal was to discover the client's vulnerabilities in smart contract logic and receive security recommendations.

Thanks to Hacken's input, the client was able to determine their vulnerabilities. The workflow and communication were fantastic. The team was responsive and was able to deliver tasks promptly.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work for a cryptocurrency exchange. I am a Blockchain developer in it.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Hacken?

We hired Hacken for providing smart contracts security audits in Ethereum.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goals were to discover vulnerabilities in smart contracts logic and get security recommendations.

SOLUTION

How did you select Hacken?

We reviewed a couple of offers and selected Hacken by price/time/quality metrics.

Describe the project in detail.

Hacken performed manual and automatic source code review of our smart contracts.

What was the team composition?

I was the only one in charge of the blockchain and smart-contracts part of the work.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have received a file with report where each contract and contracts' functions had a propose description, input/output parameters, etc. It described the overall rating and found vulnerabilities.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The workflow was great. We communicated and started the project very fast.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their brilliant communication skills and their ability to get work done according to deadlines were impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We have argued about the expected scope of work from Hacken. In the end, we received one possible vulnerability in the report, that didn't actually exsist, because of it. The coordination of the scope of work should be done more accurately.

RATINGS

5.0

Cybersecurity
$10,000 to $49,999
Oct. 2020 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We received a quick response from HackenProof Team each time we receive a ticket with a bug."

Aug 25, 2020

Payment Systems Security PM, Tickets Travel Network

Vladimir Krasnozhenov

Hospitality & leisure
Vienna, Austria
201-500 Employees
Online Review
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Hacken provides a bug bounty program for a travel company to enhance and secure their site security. The program is implemented in over 30 websites of the client.

Hacken showed amazing results from the program they implemented. They even went as far as explaining the client's security gaps and business logic. The team was thorough and experts in the cybersecurity field.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

Tickets Travel Network is one of the most distinctive and expansive travel distribution companies in the EMEA region. As a smart travel provider, we offer our customers wide range of products: flights, train and bus journeys, hotels, citybreaks, car rental, and other travel- and leisure-related services.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Hacken?

We ordered bug bounty program as a service to make sure our websites are securely configured.

What were your goals for this project?

The main goal was to check the website security.

SOLUTION

How did you select Hacken?

We had several conversations with the same Companies but Hackenproof met our main goals and budgets.

Describe the project in detail.

Tickets Travel Network has more than 30 websites in different countries. The main goal of bug bounty program is to improve level of IT security.

What was the team composition?

Only Team Leads are involved at this project.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We are highly satisfied regarding results of the program. Also we're satisfied in communication with Hackenproof team. Hackenproof ethical hackers showed us gap's in the security and business logic. All gaps were fixed and double checked.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Highly effective. We receive a quick response from HackenProof Team each time we receive a ticket with bug.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

From my point of view, HackenProof business idea is really great. They help businesses holding an IT security in a proper level.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No. We are highly satisfied.

RATINGS

5.0

"We are highly satisfied;)"

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Verified Client Reviews: 27

Overall Review Rating: 4.9

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Last Updated: February 25, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name	Hacken OÜ
Source	Estonia e-Business Register
Jurisdiction of Formation	Estonia
Date of Formation	October 13, 2017
Status	Active
Last Updated	December 20, 2024
ID	14351915

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment	High Risk
Source	Creditsafe
Last Updated	December 20, 2024

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Proactive Risk Mitigation

Room for Improvement in Reporting Timeliness

Strong Project Management

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High Client Satisfaction

Comprehensive Security Audits

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