TL;DR: We’re launching Socket DataLayer (Socket DL) incentivized testnet on 1st May 2023. Break the testnet to earn your place in SocketSentinels, a collective that drives security for the Socket Protocol
Join the Surge here: surge.socket.tech
Cross-chain messaging protocols are extremely complex to build. And mistakes are costly: the long list of bridge exploits is just the start. As more & more protocols build upon messaging infra, the smallest vulnerabilities can completely destroy protocols & chains.
We need a robust & long term approach to security to ensure that developers can fearlessly build unified protocols with shared state & liquidity across chains.
Collective >> Individuals
At Socket, we believe that hard & complex problems are best solved by collectives rather than individuals. That's why we’re bringing together SocketSentinels - an exclusive community of security experts with a shared mission: secure interoperability
SocketSentinels is a collective of security researchers, interoperability and rollup experts, hackers, & developers, to drive long-term security for the Socket Protocol. SocketSentinels function as the security-arm to the core-team to lead Socket’s security-first culture.
They will also play a key role in Socket governance & have a vested stake in the long-term success of Socket. As part of our commitment to providing the most secure interoperability protocol, Socket has allocated 5% of any future Socket tokens towards this and other security initiatives.
SocketSurge — Incentivised Testnet
Surge is your opportunity to earn your place in SocketSentinels by showcasing your security expertise & competing with fellow hackers. Only the worthy can join the collective, stack SurgePoints to show us you got it.
SocketSurge Wave-1 has a generous portion of the 5% security-budget allocated towards it in addition to 150,000 USDC
When: Surge Wave-1 initiates on May1, 2023 and will be active for 4 weeks.
Where: WarRoom, secret link to join will be communicated via email
Register on the website: surge.socket.tech