Hacken

$2.2 Billion Lost to Hacks: How Hacken Became Web3’s Cyber Shield

Introduction:

What would you do if you woke up one morning and everything you built, every line of code, every dollar earned, every community member gained was wiped out?

That’s not just a hypothetical. That’s Web3.

In 2024, over $2.2 billion was lost to hacks across DeFi, NFTs, and wallets. Security isn’t a luxury in this space it’s oxygen. And while the crypto world races toward innovation, only a few are working to keep that innovation from self-destructing.

One name stands out: Hacken.

The Fragility of Freedom: 

Let’s rewind a little.

Web3 wasn’t supposed to feel like this fast-moving but fragile, open yet unsafe. It was supposed to be the revolution: freedom, decentralization, ownership. But somewhere along the way, we forgot that freedom without protection is just exposure.

Every few weeks, a new protocol gets exploited. A smart contract breaks. A bridge is drained. Behind the headlines, there are real people founders watching their dreams collapse, users watching their funds vanish, communities scattered.

And still, the space keeps building.

But how do you build something that lasts, in a world that breaks so easily?

That’s the problem Hacken was born to solve.

Founded in 2017, Hacken didn’t show up for hype. They came for code to protect it, test it, and teach projects how to survive in a chain-agnostic battlefield.

They didn’t start as marketers or VC darlings. They started with a simple belief:

“If Web3 wants to be taken seriously, it needs serious protection.”

Hacken has since secured over 1,000 projects from the smallest DeFi startups to heavyweight exchanges and layer 1 protocols. When others rushed to launch, Hacken slowed down to verify, audit, and fortify.

Let’s break it down:

- Smart Contract Auditing – Reviewing lines of code like a hacker would. Not just checking for typos, but looking for fatal doors.

- Penetration Testing – White-hat hackers are deployed to break into systems before the bad actors can.

- Threat Monitoring – Through their HackGuard tool, projects get 24/7 alerts on suspicious activity.

- Bug Bounty via HackenProof – Ethical hackers from around the world help projects discover flaws.

- CER.live – A platform that ranks DeFi protocols and exchanges based on how secure they are.

This is not band-aid security. This is military-grade defense built specifically for on-chain environments.

Hacken isn’t trying to 'service' the Web3 space. They’re trying to strengthen it.

Their tools are built to empower creators, developers, and communities who want to build confidently not fearfully.

HackGuard helps monitor your smart contract activity in real time.

hVPN helps you stay anonymous and protected while interacting with Web3.

HackenProof rewards skilled hackers for doing good, not evil.

And CER.live is public proof that Web3 isn’t just running on vibes it’s running on verified trust.

The next bull run won’t be won by the loudest project. It’ll be won by the most trusted.

And in a space where even billion-dollar protocols get blindsided by bugs, the smartest thing a project can do isn’t raise capital it’s lock down security.

That’s why Hacken isn’t just relevant. It’s necessary.

Because hacks don’t just cost money. They cost momentum, reputation, and future users.

You see, it’s one thing to talk about security it’s another to infuse it into every layer of user experience.

That’s what makes the partnership between Hacken and Uni-Fy so powerful.

Uni-Fy isn’t just helping Web3 brands grow it’s helping them grow right. Through affiliate-powered scaling, community questing, and a people-first infrastructure, Uni-Fy is building an ecosystem where users don’t just earn they trust.

By integrating Hacken, Uni-Fy ensures that the brands in its ecosystem can:

- Build with peace of mind

- Onboard creators and affiliates into secured environments

- And protect their growth from the very exploits that cripple others

Because when security meets scalability, what you get isn’t just hype it’s longevity.

CONCLUSION:

This blog unpacked the brutal reality of Web3’s security landscape and introduced Hacken as one of the few forces building real solutions.

We explored their journey, their tools, and the powerful role they play in making blockchain more secure, reliable, and ready for real-world adoption.

And now, with Hacken teaming up with Uni-Fy, the mission expands: Creators and brands inside the Uni-Fy ecosystem are now backed by one of the strongest cyber shields in the space.

Because real growth in Web3 starts with real protection.

Visit Hacken’s Website: https://hacken.io

Join Uni-Fy & Promote Secure Brands: https://uni-fy.us/Brands/Home/Hacken?code=Prokan