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DAO Governance Contract Security Bounty Program

A continuous, expert-managed bug bounty program designed to protect your DAO's governance contracts, treasury management, and voting mechanisms from emerging threats.
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SECURE FOUNDATIONS

Custom Smart Contract Development

Production-ready smart contracts built for security, gas efficiency, and scalability.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts that form the secure, auditable backbone of your Web3 application. Our development process is built on OpenZeppelin standards and rigorous testing to prevent costly exploits and ensure long-term reliability.

  • Full Lifecycle Development: From initial design and Solidity/Rust coding to deployment and on-chain verification.
  • Security-First Approach: Multi-stage audits, formal verification, and automated testing with tools like Slither and Foundry.
  • Gas Optimization: Expert-level code reviews to minimize transaction costs and maximize user savings.
  • Protocol Integration: Seamless compatibility with major standards like ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, and cross-chain bridges.

Deliver a secure, audited, and gas-optimized contract suite in as little as 4-6 weeks, giving your product an immediate trust advantage.

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END-TO-END SECURITY LIFECYCLE

Our Program Management Framework

We don't just run a bug bounty; we manage a structured security program designed to protect your DAO's treasury and governance integrity. Our framework ensures continuous, professional oversight from setup to resolution.

01

Program Design & Setup

We architect your bounty program with clear scope, rules, and reward tiers tailored to your DAO's specific smart contract stack and risk profile. This includes defining critical vs. high-severity vulnerabilities and establishing secure submission channels.

24-48 hrs
Initial Setup
Custom
Reward Tiers
02

Vulnerability Triage & Validation

Our security engineers perform initial triage on all submissions, filtering noise and validating exploit viability. We replicate the attack vector in a sandbox environment to confirm severity before escalating to your team.

< 4 hrs
Initial Response SLA
100%
Validation Rate
03

Researcher Coordination & Communication

We act as the dedicated point of contact for white-hat researchers, managing all communications, clarifying reports, and ensuring a professional experience that encourages high-quality submissions and repeat participation.

24/7
Researcher Support
Dedicated
Program Manager
04

Remediation Guidance & Follow-up

We provide your developers with actionable remediation advice and code-level guidance for each validated vulnerability. We then conduct follow-up verification to ensure fixes are correctly implemented before payout.

Actionable
Fix Guidance
Mandatory
Fix Verification
05

Payout Management & Escrow

We handle the entire reward disbursement process securely. Funds can be held in a multi-sig escrow managed by Chainscore, with payouts triggered automatically upon your confirmation of a successful fix, ensuring trust for all parties.

Multi-sig
Escrow Security
Streamlined
Payout Process
06

Reporting & Risk Intelligence

Receive detailed quarterly reports with vulnerability trends, threat actor analysis, and benchmark data against similar DAOs. This intelligence informs your ongoing security strategy and smart contract development lifecycle.

Quarterly
Detailed Reports
Actionable
Risk Insights
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THE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE

Why a Managed Bounty Program for Your DAO

A structured, professionally managed bug bounty program is a critical line of defense for your DAO's treasury and governance. It transforms reactive security into a proactive, scalable asset.

01

Expert Triage & Validation

Our security engineers handle all incoming reports, filtering out noise and validating critical vulnerabilities before they reach your core team. This saves your developers hundreds of hours and ensures only actionable, high-severity issues are escalated.

> 90%
Noise Reduction
< 4 hours
Initial Triage SLA
02

Access to Elite Security Talent

We leverage our established reputation and incentivize top-tier white-hat hackers from platforms like Immunefi and HackerOne. Your DAO gains access to a global pool of expertise you couldn't easily recruit on your own.

1000+
Vetted Researchers
$50M+
Total Bounties Managed
03

Structured Payout Framework

We implement and manage a clear, severity-based reward schedule (Critical, High, Medium) based on CVSS standards. This eliminates payout disputes, ensures fair compensation for researchers, and protects your treasury from arbitrary claims.

CVSS-Based
Severity Scoring
0 Disputes
Guaranteed Process
04

Continuous Program Management

From setting up the program portal and rules to handling communications, payments, and disclosure coordination, we manage the entire operational lifecycle. Your team stays focused on building, not on bounty administration.

Full Turnkey
Setup & Management
24/7
Monitor & Response
05

Enhanced Trust & Credibility

A professionally managed bounty program is a strong trust signal for your community and investors. It demonstrates a mature, security-first approach to protecting governance and treasury assets, which can be a key differentiator.

Audit-Ready
Security Posture
Public Proof
Of Commitment
06

Actionable Security Intelligence

We provide detailed quarterly reports with vulnerability trends, attack vector analysis, and specific recommendations to harden your codebase. This turns bug reports into strategic insights for your development roadmap.

Quarterly
Trend Reports
Prioritized
Remediation Roadmap
Choosing the Right Security Model for Your DAO

Managed Security Bounty vs. Traditional Audits

Traditional audits are a snapshot; our managed bounty program provides continuous, incentivized security coverage tailored for evolving DAO governance.

Security FeatureTraditional One-Time AuditChainscore Managed Bounty Program

Initial Code Review & Audit

Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring

Incentivized White-Hat Researcher Pool

Limited / One-off

Managed Network of 500+

Average Time to Critical Bug Discovery

Weeks (post-audit)

< 72 Hours

Response Time for Critical Issues

Not Guaranteed

Guaranteed 4-Hour SLA

Coverage for Post-Launch Upgrades & Proposals

Ongoing Cost & Predictability

Variable (per audit)

Fixed Monthly/Quarterly Retainer

Typical Annual Investment

$50K - $200K+ (multiple audits)

$120K - $300K (comprehensive coverage)

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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built to your exact specifications.

We architect and deploy custom smart contracts on EVM and Solana that are audit-ready from day one. Our development process integrates formal verification and security-first patterns from OpenZeppelin and Anchor.

  • Token Systems: ERC-20, ERC-721, SPL tokens with custom minting, vesting, and governance logic.
  • DeFi Protocols: Automated market makers (AMMs), lending/borrowing pools, and yield aggregators.
  • Enterprise Logic: Multi-signature wallets, supply chain tracking, and verifiable credential systems.

Deliver a secure, fully tested contract suite in 2-4 weeks, backed by comprehensive documentation and a 99.9% uptime SLA for deployed protocols.

Technical & Operational Details

DAO Security Bounty Program FAQs

Get clear answers on how our structured bug bounty program integrates with your DAO's governance lifecycle to proactively secure treasury assets and voting mechanisms.

Our process follows a structured 4-phase methodology: 1) Scoping & Rule-Setting (1 week): We analyze your governance contracts (e.g., Governor Bravo, OZ Governor) and treasury modules to define scope, severity tiers, and bounty amounts. 2) Program Launch: We deploy a private or public program on platforms like Immunefi or HackerOne, handling all setup and researcher onboarding. 3) Active Management: Our team triages all submissions, validates vulnerabilities, and facilitates communication between white-hats and your core team. 4) Closure & Reporting: We provide a detailed audit report of all findings and payouts. Typical end-to-end deployment is 3-4 weeks.

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Our experts will offer a free quote and a 30min call to discuss your project.

NDA Protected
24h Response
Directly to Engineering Team
10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
NDA Protected Directly to Engineering Team