At the beginning of the year, we made a decision to put some stakes in the ground by discussing the bug bounty space and its often-overlooked aspects. We aimed to encourage more companies to engage with white-hat hackers, improve communication between them, and increase the quality and volume of submissions. To achieve these goals, we released new tools, including a market rate for bugs based on priority and security maturity, and promoted clear communication and expectation setting between hackers and companies. By taking the lead in this space, Bugcrowd is advocating for and supporting the collaboration between companies and white-hat hackers to create confidence in the face of a hostile internet.