> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kairosswap.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kairosswap.com/dev-docs/bug-bounty.md).

# Bug Bounty

<h2 align="center">Kairos x Guardian: Defender Bug Bounty Contest</h2>

<h3 align="center"> 💵 <strong>$100,000 Bounty</strong> 🐞</h3>

**A new** $100,000 **Guardian Defender contest is&#x20;*****COMING SOON!***

Hunt for bugs in **Kairos**’s onchain interest rate swap (IRS) protocol. ***Critical*** severities will be eligible for payouts.

Full details and how to participate below 👇

**Contest Details**

* **Bounty Pool**: **$100,000** (with a focus on ***critical*** findings)
* **Duration**: 30 days
* **Start Date**: TBD
* **End Date**: Start +30 days

The Kairos x Guardian Defender Contest will run for 30 days. Hunt for ***Critical*** severity vulnerabilities for a chance at the $100,000 Bounty Pool.

Contest details, payout information, and full terms of use will be available on the official Defender platform.

**Official Contest Page**

**Guardian Defender Dashboard**: <https://defender.guardianaudits.com/dashboard>

(The direct Kairos contest link will be posted here and [shared on X](https://x.com/kairosswap) as soon as the contest goes live.)

**How to Participate**

1. **Register on Defender** Visit the [Defender dashboard](https://defender.guardianaudits.com/dashboard) and log in / create an account. KYC may be required for reward eligibility.
2. **Access the Contest** Navigate to the Kairos contest page (link shared at launch).
3. **Review Scope & Rules** Read the in-scope contracts, out-of-scope items, reward tiers, and submission guidelines.
4. **Submit Your Findings** Provide clear, high-quality reports with reproduction steps and impact assessment directly on the platform.

Valid reports will be triaged by Guardian. Top discoveries will be rewarded based on severity and report quality.

**Why Join?**

This contest builds on our [Guardian audits](https://guardianaudits.com/) to further secure the protocol powering permissionless fixed-rate swaps, hedging, and yield strategies onchain. Help strengthen KairosSwap while competing for substantial rewards from the $100,000 pool.

**Ready to hunt?** Bookmark the Defender dashboard and [follow us on X](https://x.com/kairosswap) for the official contest launch announcement.


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