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Bounty programs are moving to a rebuilt platform in phases. See New Bounty Platform for where to submit, how balances work during the migration, and which programs have moved.
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  • Finding Statuses - How findings are categorized - New, In Review, Confirmed, Duplicate, Rejected, Spam, Withdrawn, and Disputed - and what each means for your submission.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 - Requirements, payment statuses, and support after your finding is confirmed.
  • Mediation Process - How to escalate a dispute and work with Cantina when you disagree with a client’s decision.