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Use this section to find everything you need to participate in Cantina bug bounty programs: from getting started and understanding finding statuses to payouts, deposits, and mediation.
  • Getting Started - Guidelines for participating in bug bounty programs, including severity classification, scope, and eligibility.
  • Finding Statuses - How findings are categorized - New, In Review, Confirmed, Duplicate, Rejected, Spam, Withdrawn, and Disputed - and what each means for your submission.
  • Bounty Severity Classification - Standardized framework for evaluating vulnerability impact and likelihood across bounty programs.
  • Deposits for Bounty Submissions - When deposits are required, how to add balance, and how refunds and slashing work.
  • Bug Bounty Payout - Prerequisites for receiving payouts, payout schedule, and what to expect after your finding is confirmed.
  • Mediation Process - How to escalate a dispute and work with Cantina when you disagree with a client’s decision.