Bug Bounty Program Guide
Your complete roadmap to finding bugs, winning rewards, and getting paid in CYM tokens
Enter the Bug Bounty Program
Getting started is easy - no registration required! You can submit bug reports immediately with just your wallet address.
What You Need
- Web3 Wallet - MetaMask, Rainbow, or any EVM-compatible wallet on Base network
- Base Network ETH - Small amount for gas when claiming tokens (optional until claim)
- Sharp Eyes - Notice things that don't work right or could be better
Optional: Register as a Hunter
While not required, registering gives you access to:
- Leaderboard ranking and visibility
- Hunter tier progression (Rookie โ Elite)
- Badge collection
- Bonus multipliers based on tier
Find Bugs
We reward bugs of all types - from critical platform issues to UI polish. Here's what's in scope:
In-Scope Areas
| Area | Bug Types | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Contracts | Logic errors, fund issues, exploits | Critical |
| Trading Functionality | Trades failing, wrong prices, broken features | High |
| API & Backend | Wrong data, errors, slow performance | High |
| User Interface | Broken layouts, confusing flows, mobile issues | Medium |
| Documentation | Incorrect docs, missing info, typos | Low |
High-Value Bugs
| Bug Type | Max Reward |
|---|---|
| Smart contract fund issues | 1,000,000 CYM |
| Critical platform outage | 1,000,000 CYM |
| Trading functionality broken | 500,000 CYM |
| Data corruption or loss | 500,000 CYM |
| Major feature unusable | 200,000 CYM |
| UX issues affecting conversions | 100,000 CYM |
How to Find Bugs
- Use the platform - Trade, explore markets, try all features
- Test edge cases - What happens with unusual inputs?
- Check mobile - Does everything work on phones/tablets?
- Read the docs - Is documentation accurate?
- Compare behavior - Does it work as expected?
Submit Your Report
A well-documented report increases your chances of validation and maximizes your reward.
Required Information
- Title - Clear, descriptive name (e.g., "Authentication Bypass via JWT Algorithm Confusion")
- Severity - Your assessment: Critical, High, Medium, or Low
- Description - What is the vulnerability? Technical details.
- Steps to Reproduce - Exact steps to trigger the bug
- Impact - What can an attacker achieve?
- Proof of Concept - Code, screenshots, or video
- Your Wallet Address - Base network address for reward
Example Report Format
Bonus Multipliers
- First Blood (2.0x) - First bug found in a category
- Speed Bonus (1.25x) - Reported within 48 hours of discovery
- Fix Contribution (1.3x) - Include a working patch
- Documentation (1.2x) - Exceptionally detailed report
- Video PoC (1.25x) - Include demonstration video
Validation Process
After submission, your report goes through our validation pipeline:
Acknowledgment
We confirm receipt of your report
Within 24-48 hoursInitial Triage
Security team reviews and assigns initial severity
3-5 business daysReproduction
We attempt to reproduce the vulnerability
5-10 business daysSeverity Confirmation
Final severity and reward amount determined
After reproductionFix Development
Engineering team patches the vulnerability
Varies by complexityReward Allocation
CYM tokens allocated to your wallet + NFT minted
Upon fix deploymentReport Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending | Submitted, awaiting review |
| Triaging | Under initial assessment |
| Validated | Bug confirmed, working on fix |
| Fixed | Vulnerability patched |
| Paid | Reward allocated! |
| Duplicate | Already reported by another hunter |
| Invalid | Not a valid vulnerability |
Win Your Reward
Once your bug is validated and fixed, you've won! Here's what happens:
Reward Allocation
- CYM Tokens Allocated - Tokens are assigned to your wallet address on-chain
- Vesting NFT Minted - A soulbound NFT representing your allocation is minted
- Leaderboard Updated - Your score and rank are updated
- Badge Awarded - Special badges for achievements (First Blood, etc.)
Reward Tiers
| Severity | CYM Tokens | USD Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | 400,000 - 1,000,000 | $40,000 - $100,000 |
| High | 100,000 - 400,000 | $10,000 - $40,000 |
| Medium | 25,000 - 100,000 | $2,500 - $10,000 |
| Low | 5,000 - 25,000 | $500 - $2,500 |
*Estimated at $0.10 TGE price. Actual value depends on market conditions.
Vesting Schedule
- 25% at TGE - Immediately claimable when tokens launch
- 75% Vested - Released linearly over 6 months (12.5% per month)
Claim Your CYM Tokens
When TGE (Token Generation Event) occurs, you can claim your vested tokens:
How to Claim
- Go to cymetica.com/bounty
- Connect your wallet (same address used in report)
- Verify wallet ownership by signing a message
- View your allocations and claimable amount
- Click "Claim Tokens" button
- Confirm transaction in your wallet
- CYM tokens are transferred to your wallet!
Wallet Verification (Required)
Before claiming, you must prove wallet ownership via EIP-191 signature:
- Click "Verify Wallet" on the bounty page
- Sign the verification message in MetaMask
- Your wallet is now verified for claims
Claiming Timeline
TGE Day
Claim 25% of your total allocation
Month 1
Claim additional 12.5%
Month 2-5
12.5% unlocks each month
Month 6
Final 12.5% - fully vested!
Get Your Proof
Every reward is fully verifiable on-chain. Here's how to prove your achievement:
Proof Types
๐ผ๏ธ Vesting NFT (Soulbound)
A non-transferable NFT is minted to your wallet containing:
- Your allocation amount
- Bug severity
- Report ID
- Vesting progress
- Achievement badges
Contract: 0x7D1925D9Ef50700283a7FF04f9D7AE686fa69da7
๐ Allocation Record
Your token allocation is recorded in the vesting contract:
Contract: 0xb693e3DffDe0a05C1dD509f7a5fff2358b1DC669
๐งพ Transaction Hash
Every allocation and claim has a transaction hash you can verify:
- Allocation TX: When tokens are allocated to you
- NFT Mint TX: When your vesting NFT is minted
- Claim TX: When you claim vested tokens
๐ Hall of Fame
Top hunters are featured on our public leaderboard:
Verify On-Chain
Share Your Achievement
Share your success with the community:
- Screenshot your vesting NFT from OpenSea/Basescan
- Link to your Hall of Fame profile
- Share the Basescan transaction link
- Add to your security researcher portfolio
Ready to Start Hunting?
Join the EventTrader community and earn up to 1,000,000 CYM tokens for finding bugs of all types.
Important Links & Contacts
| Bug Bounty Program | cymetica.com/bounty |
| API Documentation | cymetica.com/api/docs |
| Security Contact | security@cymetica.com |
| Telegram | t.me/vsbcorp |
| Vesting Contract | 0xb693...1DC669 |
| NFT Contract | 0x7D19...9da7 |
| CYM Token | 0x1339...31da |