Institutional Bug Bounty Program | Chainscore Labs

overview

FULL-STACK INFRASTRUCTURE

Custom Blockchain Development

End-to-end blockchain solutions built for scale, security, and rapid deployment.

We architect and deploy production-ready blockchain networks and applications. Our approach delivers custom L1/L2 chains, enterprise DeFi protocols, and high-throughput dApps with 99.9% uptime SLAs. From initial design to mainnet launch, we manage the entire lifecycle.

Core Protocol Development: Custom consensus (PoS, PoA), EVM-compatible chains, and cross-chain bridges.
Smart Contract Suites: Audited Solidity/Rust contracts for DeFi, NFTs, and DAOs using OpenZeppelin standards.
Node Infrastructure: Managed validator networks, RPC endpoints, and block explorers with 24/7 monitoring.
Integration & APIs: Seamless connection to existing systems with custom indexers and subgraphs.

Deploy a secure, scalable blockchain MVP in under 4 weeks. We focus on performance metrics—like sub-2-second block times and <$0.01 transaction costs—that directly impact your bottom line.

key-features-cards

ENTERPRISE-READY FRAMEWORK

Core Components of a Compliant Program

Our institutional-grade bug bounty programs are built on a foundation of structured processes and verifiable security practices, designed to meet the rigorous compliance demands of financial institutions and large-scale Web3 projects.

Policy & Scope Definition

We establish a legally-vetted, clear-cut security policy and scope document. This defines acceptable testing boundaries, asset classifications, and reward structures, ensuring legal protection and focused researcher efforts.

48 hours

Policy Draft Delivery

Legal Review

Standard Inclusion

Vulnerability Triage & Validation

Our dedicated security engineers perform initial triage, validation, and severity scoring (CVSS) on all submissions. This eliminates noise and ensures only legitimate, actionable reports are escalated to your team.

< 24 hours

Initial Triage SLA

False Positive Rate

< 5%

Secure Communication & Disclosure

We provide an encrypted, auditable communication channel for all researcher interactions. This includes managed, responsible disclosure processes for critical vulnerabilities to protect your project's reputation.

End-to-End

Encryption

Full Audit Trail

Guaranteed

Bounty Payout & Compliance

Automated, multi-signature payout workflows for verified vulnerabilities. Our system handles tax documentation (W-8BEN/W-9), anti-money laundering (AML) checks, and audit-ready financial reporting.

Automated

Tax & AML

7-day

Payout SLA

Program Performance Reporting

Receive detailed, board-ready reports with metrics on submission volume, time-to-resolution, vulnerability trends, and researcher engagement. Data is presented for both technical and executive audiences.

Monthly

Executive Reports

Real-time

Dashboard Access

Continuous Program Management

Ongoing management includes scope adjustments, researcher relationship building, and periodic program reviews. We ensure your bounty program evolves with your project's lifecycle and the threat landscape.

Dedicated

Program Manager

Quarterly

Strategy Reviews

benefits

COMPLIANCE & RISK MITIGATION

Business Outcomes for Regulated Entities

Our institutional-grade bug bounty program is engineered to meet the stringent requirements of financial institutions, ensuring regulatory alignment while de-risking your blockchain operations.

Regulatory Compliance Framework

Programs structured to satisfy FINRA, SEC, and MiCA guidelines for third-party security testing, providing documented proof of due diligence for auditors and regulators.

FINRA/SEC

Framework Alignment

Full Audit Trail

Documentation

Quantified Risk Reduction

Proactively identify and remediate critical vulnerabilities before exploitation, directly reducing your operational risk profile and potential financial exposure.

> 90%

Critical Bugs Found

< 72h

Avg. Triage Time

Insurer & Auditor Confidence

Demonstrate a mature security posture to cybersecurity insurers and external auditors, potentially lowering premiums and streamlining compliance reviews.

Proof of Diligence

For Underwriters

Standardized Reports

For Audits

Controlled Public Testing

Safely leverage global white-hat researchers through a managed, private program with strict scope controls, avoiding uncontrolled public disclosure.

vetted

Researcher Pool

Scope-Locked

Testing Environment

Incident Response Readiness

Integrated workflows for vulnerability disclosure and patching, ensuring a swift, compliant response to security findings that minimizes business disruption.

SLA-Backed

Response Time

CISO Dashboard

Real-Time Visibility

Board & Stakeholder Assurance

Deliver clear, executive-level reporting on security investments and risk posture, providing defensible data for governance committees.

Executive Reports

Monthly

Risk Metrics

KPIs & SLAs

Institutional-Grade vs. Public Crowdsourcing

Chainscore vs. Public Bug Bounty Platforms

A direct comparison of our managed, compliance-focused bug bounty program against public platforms, highlighting the control, security, and legal safeguards required for institutional clients.

Feature / Requirement	Public Platforms (e.g., Immunefi)	Chainscore Institutional Program
Pre-Launch Vetting & KYC
Jurisdiction-Specific Legal Frameworks
Dedicated Security Triage Team	Community-led	Assigned Lead & Escalation Path
Guaranteed Response Time SLA	None	< 4 Business Hours
Controlled Vulnerability Disclosure	Public	Private, Encrypted Channels
Compliance with Financial Regulations (e.g., MiCA, Travel Rule)
Smart Contract & Protocol-Specific Expertise	General	Specialized by Chain/Protocol
Payout Management & Tax Documentation	Researcher's Responsibility	Full White-Glove Service
Integration with Internal SDLC & Dev Teams
Program Cost	Bounty Payouts + Platform Fee (~15-30%)	Fixed Management Fee + Curated Bounty Pool

how-we-deliver

PREDICTABLE DEPLOYMENT

Our 4-Week Implementation Process

We deliver a fully compliant, institutional-grade bug bounty program in a fixed timeline. This structured approach minimizes disruption and ensures your security posture is market-ready within one month.

Week 1: Program Architecture & Policy Design

We define your program's scope, severity framework, and legal terms. Deliverables include a custom policy document, secure submission portal setup, and a clear communication plan for researchers.

Custom Policy Doc

24h

Portal Setup

Week 2: Smart Contract & Protocol Integration

Our engineers integrate monitoring tools and secure submission channels directly with your codebase. We implement automated triage rules and establish a secure vulnerability disclosure pipeline.

100%

Coverage

O(1)

Triage Time

Week 3: Security Researcher Onboarding

We activate your program on major platforms (Immunefi, HackerOne) and conduct targeted outreach to vetted white-hat communities, ensuring immediate, high-quality researcher engagement.

500+

Vetted Researchers

Platforms

Week 4: Compliance Audit & Go-Live

Final review against SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 security controls. We conduct a dry-run with internal test submissions and provide your team with operational runbooks before public launch.

100%

Compliance Check

Go-Live

Guaranteed

For CTOs & Security Leads

Compliance & Bug Bounty Program FAQs

Clear answers on how Chainscore Labs delivers and manages institutional-grade bug bounty programs that meet strict compliance requirements.

From initial scoping to public launch, a typical timeline is 3-5 weeks. This includes 1 week for program design and policy drafting, 1-2 weeks for platform configuration and smart contract integration, and 1-2 weeks for internal testing and a private pilot with select researchers. For urgent needs, we offer a rapid deployment track starting at 10 business days.

Institutional-Grade Bug Bounty Program Compliance

Custom Blockchain Development

Core Components of a Compliant Program

Policy & Scope Definition

Vulnerability Triage & Validation

Secure Communication & Disclosure

Bounty Payout & Compliance

Program Performance Reporting

Continuous Program Management

Business Outcomes for Regulated Entities

Regulatory Compliance Framework

Quantified Risk Reduction

Insurer & Auditor Confidence

Controlled Public Testing

Incident Response Readiness

Board & Stakeholder Assurance

Chainscore vs. Public Bug Bounty Platforms

Our 4-Week Implementation Process

Week 1: Program Architecture & Policy Design

Week 2: Smart Contract & Protocol Integration

Week 3: Security Researcher Onboarding

Week 4: Compliance Audit & Go-Live

Compliance & Bug Bounty Program FAQs

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Institutional-Grade Bug Bounty Program Compliance

Custom Blockchain Development

Core Components of a Compliant Program

Policy & Scope Definition

Vulnerability Triage & Validation

Secure Communication & Disclosure

Bounty Payout & Compliance

Program Performance Reporting

Continuous Program Management

Business Outcomes for Regulated Entities

Regulatory Compliance Framework

Quantified Risk Reduction

Insurer & Auditor Confidence

Controlled Public Testing

Incident Response Readiness

Board & Stakeholder Assurance

Chainscore vs. Public Bug Bounty Platforms

Our 4-Week Implementation Process

Week 1: Program Architecture & Policy Design

Week 2: Smart Contract & Protocol Integration

Week 3: Security Researcher Onboarding

Week 4: Compliance Audit & Go-Live

Compliance & Bug Bounty Program FAQs

Get In Touch today.

Get In Touch
today.