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Share your launch, upgrade, or remediation scope without paying a listing fee.
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Find a vetted security researcher for your next protocol change
Post your protocol security request for free. Compare vetted researchers by proof of work, scope, budget, and availability, then choose the level of matching support you need.
Start your security request for free
Post the scope openly, browse qualified researchers, or request a concierge shortlist when you want help finding the best fit.
Browse vetted researchers
Compare relevant proof of work, chain experience, availability, and review scope before you choose.
Free to browseOptional concierge matching
Request a curated shortlist and guided introduction when you want hands-on help finding the right researcher.
Paid only when requestedHands-on matching when the launch is close
Keep the public request free, or pay for a focused shortlist when you need a qualified researcher quickly. This is a matching service, not a promise that any protocol is vulnerability-free.
Focused shortlist — $500
We review your scope and return up to three relevant researcher introductions within two business days.
Best for a defined module or remediation reviewLaunch-critical match — $1,000
We clarify scope, timing, and constraints, then coordinate a prioritized shortlist and first introductions.
Best for an imminent deployment or upgradeWhy Audit Lounge
Built for protocols and researchers who value transparency, and efficiency.
Transparent Budgets
Clear pricing up front. Researchers and protocols can qualify quickly before any back-and-forth starts.
Fast Qualification
Scope, timing, and stack fit are visible early so the right people move faster and the wrong ones self-filter.
Direct Contact
Once a fit is established, protocols and researchers move directly into contact without marketplace friction.
Curated Premium
Profiles and requests, are designed around quality and trust rather than raw volume.
How It Works
Four simple steps to connect protocols with security researchers.
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Post Your Request
Protocols create detailed audit requests with budget, timeline, and technical requirements.
02
Researchers Apply
Qualified researchers review the listing and apply when the scope matches their expertise.
03
Review & Select
Protocols review applications, check proof of work, and choose the best fit for the engagement.
04
Collaborate & Deliver
Once selected, both sides can move into direct contact and execute the engagement efficiently.
Trust Through Transparency
Every audit request is public. Every researcher profile is public. No hidden agendas, no surprise fees. Just quality security work.
Verified researcher credentials and proof of work
Transparent budget and timeline expectations
Direct protocol-researcher communication
Curated marketplace for premium audits
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Built for security professionals, with workflows designed around audit quality, researcher credibility, and clean communication.
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