Cantina Fellowship

The Cantina Fellowship Program is a tiered rewards system that recognizes top security researchers in Web3. It offers exclusive access, bonus payouts, and opportunities for long-term collaboration with Cantina. Researchers are ranked into three levels: Apprentice, Resident, and Fellow, based on performance and experience.

Benefits vary by tier but may include:

• Guaranteed bonus payouts on public competitions
• Priority access to private reviews and bounties
• Recognition as a top-tier Cantina researcher
• Opportunities to participate in Cantina's growth

You qualify as an Apprentice if you:

• Have earned $1,000–$10,000 USD in rewards on Cantina, or
• Submit a successful application reviewed by the Cantina team

Apprentices receive a $250 bonus per competition when ranking in the top 50%.

To become a Resident, you must:

• Hold the ASR or SR designation on Spearbit, or
• Have earned $10,000–$100,000 USD on Cantina

Residents earn between $1,000–$2,500 per competition when ranking in the top 25%.

Fellows are elite researchers who:

• Hold the LSR designation on Spearbit, or
• Have earned over $100,000 USD in Cantina rewards

Fellows receive $2,500–$10,000 per competition if ranked in the top 5%, plus an opportunity to share in Cantina's growth.

Bonus payouts depend on your tier and performance in competitions. You must place within a certain percentile (top 50%, 25%, or 5%) to qualify. If you're also a Fellowship Steward, you'll receive either the bonus or the pool allocation—whichever is higher.

To remain in the Fellowship Program, you must:

• Add "Security Researcher @cantinaxyz" to your X bio
• Remove mentions of other Web3 security competition platforms
• Link your Cantina profile to your X account
• Sign an exclusivity agreement with Cantina
• Maintain a reputation score over 60
• Continue competing and meeting the required performance thresholds

Log into your Cantina profile and follow the Fellowship Program banner. Based on your past rewards and activity, you'll see your eligible tier. If eligible, you can apply directly from your dashboard. If not automatically eligible, you may still apply by submitting additional info for review.

Yes. Researchers who don't meet the instant eligibility requirements can apply manually. Submit your experience, findings, or other credentials for consideration by the Cantina team.

The program boosts your earning potential, gives you access to high-profile audits, and helps you build your brand as a leading Web3 security researcher. It's designed to reward your impact and strengthen your long-term collaboration with Cantina.