> ## 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.

* [**Submission Guidelines**](/researchers/participation/submission-guidelines) - Learn the essential steps for submitting findings, including PoC requirements and best practices for writing high-quality, actionable reports.
* [**Finding Submission Examples**](/researchers/participation/examples) - See real examples of good and bad findings with Proof of Concept (PoC) code.
* [**Competition Guidelines**](/researchers/participation/competitions) - Understand the rules and expectations for participating in Cantina's security competitions.
* [**Bug Bounty Guidelines**](/researchers/participation/bug-bounty) - Get familiar with the guidelines for engaging in Cantina's bug bounty programs.
* [**Bug Bounty**](/researchers/participation/bounties) - Overview of bug bounty resources: finding statuses, payouts, deposits, and mediation.
* [**Security Review Process**](/researchers/participation/security-review-process) - Explore the detailed steps involved in conducting security audits on Cantina.
* [**Fellowship Program**](/researchers/participation/fellowship-program) - Get an overview of the Fellowship Program for top security researchers, including the Fellowship Steward Model.