The SCAN 2026 cryptocurrency tracking competition preliminary registration opens July 27 at noon Korean time, with a total prize pool of 2 BTC (Bitcoin). The competition serves as a side event of the blockchain conference KBW2026 with Upbit. SCAN (Secure Crypto Asset Network) is a practical competition where global digital asset tracking and security experts participate, evaluating skills in on-chain data analysis, transaction flow tracking, wallet behavior pattern identification, and blockchain forensic thinking.
SCAN 2026 Opens Preliminary Registration with 2 BTC Prize Pool
Digital Asset announced on July 27 that SCAN 2026 preliminary registration runs from July 27 at noon to August 3 at 9 AM Korean time. This marks the second edition of the competition, hosted by digital asset information company D.Asset with global blockchain data platform Chainalysis participating as the CTF partner.
Unlike traditional cybersecurity CTF (Capture The Flag) competitions that focus on vulnerability analysis and system penetration capabilities, SCAN comprehensively evaluates on-chain data analysis, transaction flow tracking, wallet behavior pattern identification, and blockchain forensic thinking.
Competition Timeline and Advancement Structure
The preliminary round takes place online for 24 hours starting August 2 at 9 AM. The top 20 teams based on preliminary results advance to the finals on September 28 at Monaco Space in Seocho-gu, Seoul, where they compete for the final championship.
The organizers expect SCAN 2026 to serve as an international exchange platform where global digital asset tracking and security experts compete and share technology and investigative experience.
Eligibility and Team Requirements
Teams can include up to 4 members per team. Anyone interested in digital asset tracking and blockchain security can apply to participate. Detailed information about SCAN 2026 preliminary registration, competition details, and conference information is available on the official website.
FAQ
What is the prize pool for SCAN 2026?
The total prize pool for SCAN 2026 is 2 BTC (Bitcoin).
When does the SCAN 2026 preliminary round take place?
The preliminary round takes place online for 24 hours starting August 2 at 9 AM, with registration open from July 27 at noon to August 3 at 9 AM Korean time.
How many team members can participate in SCAN 2026?
Teams can include up to 4 members per team, and anyone interested in digital asset tracking and blockchain security can apply.