👑Reputation

Documentation regarding how reputation works on Cantina

Reputation score

The reputation score measures a researcher's contributions based on the quality and outcome of their submissions. It ranges from 0 to 100 points and reflects reliability and expertise. All new users start with a baseline of 50 points. Points are added or subtracted according to the rules below.

Benefits of a high reputation score

This score represents a high signal to clients that indicates said individual's performance and track record across all Cantina competitions.

Having a high reputation score above or equal to 80 allows the researcher to submit issues without requiring POCs, as these individuals have proven to be more likely to submit valid findings.

More benefits to come soon...

How can I improve my reputation score?

Through participating and submitting high-quality valid findings and following the scoring metrics listed below:

Scoring Rules for Reputations

Confirmed Findings

Points are added for confirmed findings based on severity:

• Critical/High Severity: +5 points

• Medium Severity: +3 points

• Low/Informational/Gas Severity: +1 point

Negative Outcomes

Points are subtracted for the following:

• Spam Findings: –5 points

• Rejected Findings: –3 points

• Rejected Escalations: TBD

Submission Quality Multiplier

Each submission is evaluated for quality, which acts as a multiplier on points gained or lost:

Low: –10% of points Medium: No change (baseline) High: +20% of points

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Examples

Example 1: Confirmed High Severity Finding with High Quality

• Base Points: +5 (for confirmed high severity)

• Quality Multiplier: +20% (High Quality)

Calculation:

• Quality Bonus: 5 points × 20% = +1 point

• Total Points Gained: 5 + 1 = +6 points

Updated Reputation Score:

• Starting Score: 50

• New Score: 50 + 6 = 56 points

Example 2: Rejected Finding with Low Quality

• Base Points: –3 (for rejected finding)

• Quality Multiplier: –10% (Low Quality)

Calculation:

• Quality Penalty: abs(-3 points) x (-10%) = -0.3 points

• Total points lost: -3 - 0.3 = -3.3

Updated Reputation Score:

• Starting Score: 50

• New Score: 50 – 3.3 = 46.7 points

Example 3: Spam Finding

• Base Points: –5 (for spam finding)

• Quality Multiplier: Not applicable

Updated Reputation Score:

• Starting Score: 50

• New Score: 50 – 5 = 45 points

Example 4: Rejected Escalation

• Base Points: –3 (for rejected escalation)

• Quality Multiplier: Not specified, assume baseline

Updated Reputation Score:

• Starting Score: 50

• New Score: 50 – 3 = 47 points