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Solana's Firedancer Client Launches $1M Bug Bounty Program

Solana developers can earn up to $1 million for finding bugs in the new Firedancer validator client, starting July 10. Bounty program details inside.

Solana developers have a lucrative opportunity to earn up to $1 million by identifying critical bugs in the upcoming Firedancer validator client. The bug bounty program, starting on July 10, is a collaboration between Jump Crypto and the bug bounty platform Immunefi. It aims to ensure the reliability and performance of the new validator client, which promises to enhance Solana's network.



A stack of bills symbolizing the $1 million reward for the Solana Firedancer bug bounty program.
Solana's Firedancer bug bounty program offers up to $1 million in rewards for identifying critical bugs.

Key Points:


Bug Bounty Program Details:

  • Launch Date: July 10

  • End Date: August 21

  • Rewards Pool: $1 million, with a maximum payout of $1 million for a single critical bug

  • Payments in USD Coin (USDC)


Firedancer Overview:

  • Developed by Jump Crypto, led by engineer Cantelope Peel

  • Implemented in C and C++ for high-performance trading volumes

  • Aims to improve Solana’s network performance and handle high transaction volumes


Importance of Firedancer:

  • Expected to be a superior solution compared to the current QUIC protocol

  • Enhances Solana's capability to process transactions and build blocks


Participation Requirements:

  • Participants must complete Know Your Client (KYC) details

  • Bug reports to be investigated and responded to within 24 hours on weekdays


Previous and Ongoing Developments:


  • Firedancer first went live on Solana's testnet in November 2023

  • Continuous development and testing of Solana consensus and fork choice algorithms



The $1 million bug bounty program for Solana's Firedancer client offers developers a unique chance to contribute to the blockchain’s reliability and earn substantial rewards. This initiative underscores the importance of community involvement in enhancing the security and performance of blockchain networks.



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