Guardian Security Fund

$1,000,000 In Security Audit Grants

Guardian is allocating audit grant coverage to help high-caliber teams ship with the highest tier of Smart Contract assurance.

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"Having seen many audits over many years, no one even comes close to Guardian's approach, and the quality of the audit is unmatched."
Kaleb, Synthetix
"Guardian demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail second to none. They identified issues our other auditors missed."
Dow, Magna
"Guardian found a key bug that had been missed in previous audits, despite being outside the audit's scope. This is an honest signal of commitment."
Ed, Valantis
How it works

From grant application to audit coverage

Step 1 Apply with context

Tell us about the protocol, timeline, codebase, and what needs the most scrutiny.

Step 2 Guardian selects a grantee for each batch

We prioritize teams where grant-backed security work can reduce real launch or TVL risk.

Step 3 Use grant coverage

Selected teams receive a full Guardian audit with two competing teams and an exhaustive invariant suite for maximal security.

Why Guardian

Grant-backed coverage from Guardian's audit team

Move faster without compromising security with audit work conducted by Guardian.

01

Deep Vulnerability Analysis

Guardian brings a half decade of DeFi security research and audits, with teams having protected over $50 billion in digital assets.

02

Exhaustive Invariant Testing

Fuzz high-risk state spaces, simulate attack paths, and pressure-test the assumptions that matter before mainnet exposure.

03

Professional Review

Findings are reviewed with auditor oversight so grant recipients get prioritized security signal, not raw scanner noise.

Grant Priorities

Coverage for the moments where security matters most

Launches Mainnet readiness

Review critical contracts before public deployment, token launches, or liquidity events.

Upgrades Protocol changes

Audit migrations, new modules, governance changes, and integrations that alter risk.

Incidents Risk reduction

Use grant-backed coverage to validate fixes, harden invariants, and close priority issues.

Apply Now

Apply for Guardian Security Fund coverage.

Grant intake

Tell us why your protocol is a strong fit for grant-backed audit coverage.

Share the team, website, and contact details now. The application will collect repository access and audit context after intake.

"Having seen many audits over many years, no one even comes close to Guardian's approach, and the quality of the audit is unmatched."
Kaleb, Synthetix
"Guardian demonstrated professionalism and attention to detail second to none. They identified issues our other auditors missed."
Dow, Magna
FAQ

Common Questions

Who should apply?

Teams preparing launches, upgrades, integrations, or TVL-bearing deployments that would benefit from Guardian audit coverage.

What does the grant cover?

Grant coverage applies toward Guardian audit work, including automated review, fuzzing, and professional auditor oversight.

Is this a cash award?

The fund is structured as audit grant coverage for selected teams, not a general cash disbursement.