Ethereum Security Subsidy Program
Overview
The Ethereum Security Subsidy Program is a joint initiative backed by the Ethereum Foundation's Trillion Dollar Security Initiative, Nethermind, and Chainlink Labs, offering $1M in audit subsidies to Ethereum mainnet builders. The program is designed to make best-in-class security more accessible to projects of all sizes, anchored by an Expert Committee with leading minds from across the Ethereum ecosystem.
Key Details
- Total Subsidy Pool: $1,000,000 USD
- Eligibility: Open to all Ethereum mainnet builders
- Audit Providers: 20+ leading audit firms active in the Ethereum ecosystem
- Apply: areta.fillout.com/t/bFJzDt3p1rus
Timeline
Monthly Cohort System
- Applications close: 14th of each month, 23:59 UTC
- Application feedback: 21st of each month
- Missed the deadline? Your application automatically enters next month's cohort
- This form stays open year-round
Audit Providers
Adevar Labs, Bail Security, BlockSec, Certora, ChainSecurity, Cyfrin, Dedaub, Guardian Audits, Hacken, HackenProof, Hashlock, Hexens, Immunefi, Least Authority, Lethal Spoons, NethermindSec, Quantstamp, QuillAudits, Runtime Verification, Security Oak, Sherlock, Spearbit, Statemind, Zellic, and Zokyo.
How to Apply
- Apply for a subsidy via the application form
- The Expert Committee reviews your application
- If selected, receive your awarded subsidy total automatically via Areta Market
- Submit your request, receive quotes from providers, and kick off your audit
Eligibility
Open to all Ethereum mainnet builders. Projects of all sizes are welcome to apply.