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We’re formalizing a permanent private/invite-only VIP program for qualified researchers who consistently deliver high-quality, high-impact work.
VIP program bounty table:
  Severity  Payout
  --------  --------
  Low       $1,000
  Medium    $7,500
  High      $20,000
  Critical  $30,000+
> We are adjusting our public program rates to accommodate this shift in focus towards quality of relationships and findings over quantity of reports. We are also updating to static payouts—a single, clear number per severity level, rather than a wide range.
Our new public program bounty table:
  Severity  Payout
  --------  -------
  Low       $250
  Medium    $2,000
  High      $5,000
  Critical  $10,000

> To reduce the volume of low-effort and AI-generated reports, we’re implementing a HackerOne signal requirement on the public program.
VIP program for qualified researchers who consistently deliver high-quality, high-impact work.

Almost as though they want the quality and consistency of hired labor but not the cost

it's voluntary and a nice incentive for those whose have spent time on getting familiar with the systems.

also given that nowadays most bounty hunters have some level of automation don't see the issue of getting paid by the task instead of the by the hour. diversification of source of income is always good :)

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