Thanks for your questions and for showing interest in our proposal!
Target Audience
We’re targeting security researchers and white hat hackers for this event. Our primary goal is to attract the most experienced SRs who want to make a difference in the Ethereum ecosystem. We’re also creating educational materials to help newer researchers learn how to participate in future Ethereum audit contests after each hard fork. These materials will equip them with skills they can use in other ecosystem audits, including those run by Uniswap.
Expected Reach and Impact
Here are some metrics from the announcement posts we made from all out and out channels:
- Views: 7 million
- Reach: 1.7 million
Application and Selection Process
The Attackathon is a bit different from a hackathon. It is a time locked security audit contest where security researchers submit bug reports that are awarded prizes based on how critical the reported vulnerability is.
For comparison, the Immunefi Attackathon on Fuel saw:
- 343 bug reports submitted
- Early judging shows at least 3 critical and 10 high-severity vulnerabilities, with more critical ones expected to be confirmed.
- 81 confirmed reports from 92 unique security researchers, including low/medium and insights.
Since this is the first-ever Ethereum audit contest, we’re expecting even more participation and buzz.
Impact and Brand Positioning
While our main focus is on boosting Ethereum’s security, this initiative also offers Uniswap a chance to strengthen its reputation. Supporting a program that enhances Ethereum’s security demonstrates Uniswap’s commitment to the broader ecosystem. This initiative will highlight Uniswap’s dedication to security and innovation, reinforcing its position as a security-focused protocol.
Thanks again for considering our proposal. We’re excited about the potential of this initiative and hope for your support.