Getting Started
What CertiK Hunt is, who it's for, and how to get access.
CertiK Hunt is a private, invite-only Web3 security network. Vetted researchers surface real vulnerabilities in participating projects, and CertiK independently reproduces and rates every finding before it reaches the project — so severity isn't quietly negotiated down to dodge a payout.
This documentation explains how the platform works, how to submit findings that get accepted and paid, and the rules every participant agrees to.
#Who Hunt is for
Hunt is built for security researchers who want high-signal work and fair, independent review. If you find and responsibly disclose vulnerabilities in smart contracts, blockchain/DLT systems, or web applications, Hunt is for you.
#Getting access
Hunt is invite-only. Access is the single gate — once you're accepted as a researcher, you can submit to every public program on the platform. There are no per-program invite lists.
You can join by:
- Redeeming an invite if you've received one.
- Requesting an invite through the application flow. Tell us about your background and link your public profiles — GitHub, X, audit work, past disclosures, and your profiles on other bug-bounty platforms (Immunefi, HackerOne, Code4rena, and others).
#After you're accepted
When your account is approved, a short onboarding captures your profile and specialties. After that you can:
- Browse programs in Explore to see scope, assets, and reward ranges.
- Submit a report against any in-scope asset.
- Track your reports through triage, project review, and payment from your dashboard.
The rest of these docs walk through each of those steps in detail. If you're new, read How It Works next, then Writing a Great Report before your first submission.