BengalCatBalu
Trying to be better at Web3 Sec | I want to live in Rome
Biography
Independent security researcher focused on DeFi and Layer-2 systems. Specializing in lending protocols, vault mechanics, and AMMs. I combine a strong mathematical foundation, audit experience, and a methodical approach to identify logic flaws, edge cases, and architectural weaknesses across complex smart contract systems.
📌Discord: bengalcatbalu
📌 Twitter: BengalCatBalu
🔍 Best Engagements
| Project | Findings | 🏅 |
|---|---|---|
| TermMax | 5 H, 10 M 📄 | 1 |
| HMX Orderbook | 3M 📄 | 2 |
| Stakeup BloomV2 | 7H, 9M 📄 | 6 |
| Juicebox | 2M 📄 | 4 |
| Primev Validator Registry | 2 H 📄 | 1 |
| DAAO Contracts | 6H, 1M 📄 | 4 |
| Aquarius Amm (Rust 🦀) | 1L 📄 | Low Pot Winner |
| Succinct | 1 H 4M 📄 | 4 |
| Stability Dao | 1H, 3M 📄 | 4 |
| Mystic Finance (Dedicated Security Researcher) | 8H, 11M 📄 | 1 |
| Metropolis | 1H, 8M 📄 | 4 |
Learning && Side Projects
| Project / Learning | Description |
|---|---|
| Finished Rareskills Rust Bootcamp | Completed intensive Rust bootcamp focused on Web3 security. |
| Read "Automated Market Makers" by Guillermo Angeris | Deep dive into AMM mechanisms and their applications. |
Top competitions
View allContest | Position | Date | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
TermMax | 1 / 255 | February 2025 | $9,873 |
desk-orderbook | 2 / 573 | January 2025 | $5,941 |
stakeup-bloomv2 | 5 / 363 | October 2024 | $3,180 |
primev-validator-registry | 1 / 327 | May 2025 | $2,398 |
juicebox-monorepo | 5 / 262 | December 2024 | $2,162 |