BengalCatBalu

Independent security researcher focused on DeFi security, Solidity, and Layer-2 systems like Optimistic Rollups. Actively participating in Cantina contests and expanding into the Rust/Solana ecosystem to sharpen my multi-chain edge.

My core research interest lies in AMMs, vault mechanics, staking systems, and protocol architecture—especially logic flaws and edge-case vulnerabilities. I combine a strong mathematical background with hands-on audit experience and a structured methodology for breaking and improving systems.

📌Discord: bengalcatbalu

📌 Twitter: BengalCatBalu

🔍 Best Engagements

🥇 4× 1st place
🥈 1× 2nd place
🔝 9× Top 5 finishes

Project	Findings	🏅
TermMax	5 High (2 Solo), 10 Medium (2 Solo) 📄	1
HMX Orderbook	3 Medium (1 Solo) 📄	2
Stakeup BloomV2	7 High, 9 Medium 📄	6
Juicebox	2 Solo Medium 📄	4
DAAO Contracts	6 High, 1 Medium 📄	4
Royco Protocol	2 High, 1 Medium 📄	18
Primev Validator Registry	2 High 📄	1
vVv Launchpad – Investments & Token dist.	1 High 📄	1
Stability Dao	1 High, 3 Medium 📄	4
Mystic Finance (Dedicated Security Researcher)	8 High, 11 Medium 📄	1
Metropolis	1 High, 8 Medium 📄	4
Mighty Finance	9 High, 3 Medium 📄	6

👉 Extended portfolio with writeups & audit notes → GitHub

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.