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Bitcoin Core vulnerability disclosure.
Plain answers on whether Bitcoin Core pays, how much legal protection it gives researchers, and where to send a report.
What kind of security program does Bitcoin Core run?
Bitcoin Core runs a vulnerability disclosure program with no cash bounty, with safe harbor not stated.
At a glance
- Pays bounties
- No
- Swag
- No
- Hall of fame
- Not stated
- Safe harbor
- Not stated
- Security contact
- security@bitcoincore.org
- security.txt
- Not stated
- PGP key
- Published
- Public disclosure
- Not stated
- Disclosure timeline
- Not stated
- Preferred languages
- Not stated
- Policy page
- Live at last check
Type: vulnerability disclosure program. Data from the disclose.io open database (CC0), snapshot November 2026. Policies change — always read Bitcoin Core's own policy and scope before testing.
[ FAQ ] — Bitcoin Core: questions researchers ask
Does Bitcoin Core have a bug bounty program?
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Not a paid one. Bitcoin Core has a public vulnerability disclosure policy that welcomes reports without a cash bounty.
How do I report a vulnerability to Bitcoin Core?
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Read Bitcoin Core's published policy first and stay inside its scope. The listed security contact is security@bitcoincore.org. It publishes a PGP key, so you can encrypt sensitive details. Include clear reproduction steps, impact and a proof of concept.
Does Bitcoin Core offer safe harbor to security researchers?
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The data does not state Bitcoin Core's safe harbor position. Look for "safe harbor" or "authorisation" wording in its policy before testing.
Does Bitcoin Core give swag or hall of fame credit?
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Bitcoin Core does not offer swag.
Is Bitcoin Core's security policy still active?
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Its policy page was reachable when the disclose.io data was snapshotted (November 2026). Policies change, so always read the current version.
How do I write a report Bitcoin Core will accept?
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Lead with impact, give exact steps to reproduce, attach a minimal proof of concept and suggest a fix. Our guide on writing reports triagers love walks through each part.
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