> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cantina.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Participation Guides

> Essential guidelines for participating in Cantina engagements

Welcome to the Participation Guides section. This page provides high-level overviews of the essential guidelines and processes involved in participating within the Cantina ecosystem as a researcher.

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  <Card title="Submission Guidelines" icon="file-arrow-up" href="/for-security-researchers/participation-guides/submission-guidelines">
    Learn the essential steps for submitting findings, including PoC requirements and best practices for writing high-quality, actionable reports.
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  <Card title="Finding Submission Examples" icon="code" href="/cantina-code/cantina-code-for-security-researchers/findings/examples">
    See real examples of good and bad findings with Proof of Concept (PoC) code.
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  <Card title="Competition Guidelines" icon="trophy" href="/for-security-researchers/participation-guides/competition-guidelines">
    Understand the rules and expectations for participating in Cantina's security competitions.
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  <Card title="Bug Bounty Guidelines" icon="bug" href="/for-security-researchers/participation-guides/bug-bounty-participation">
    Get familiar with the guidelines for engaging in Cantina's bug bounty programs.
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  <Card title="Bug Bounty" icon="list" href="/for-security-researchers/participation-guides/bounties">
    Overview of bug bounty resources: finding statuses, payouts, deposits, and mediation.
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  <Card title="Security Review Process" icon="clipboard-check" href="/for-security-researchers/participation-guides/security-review-process">
    Explore the detailed steps involved in conducting security audits on Cantina.
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  <Card title="Fellowship Steward Model" icon="users-gear" href="/for-security-researchers/participation-guides/fellowship-steward-model">
    Discover how the Fellowship Steward Model works for advanced researchers.
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  <Card title="Fellowship Program" icon="graduation-cap" href="/for-security-researchers/participation-guides/fellowship-program">
    Get an overview of the Fellowship Program for top security researchers.
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