Establishment of Common Protocols and Standards for Zero-Knowledge Proof Bug Bounty Confirmation

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Establishment of Common Protocols and Standards for Zero-Knowledge Proof Bug Bounty Confirmation

As a white hat hacker, I want to be able to prove that I have found a bug within a system without revealing the specific details of the vulnerability. This enables me to confirm the validity of my findings and get rewarded accordingly, while preserving the security of the system until the bug is appropriately patched. The implementation of zero-knowledge proofs within the bug bounty process ensures that proof can be provided without compromising the vulnerability.

Acceptance Criteria

• [ ] A white hat hacker can generate a zero-knowledge proof for a bug they've found.
• [ ] The proof can be verified by the system or bounty issuer without revealing the bug's details.
• [ ] The verification process does not compromise the system's security.
• [ ] A successful verification triggers the bounty payout process.
• [ ] The system keeps a confidential record of disclosed vulnerabilities and their statuses.
• [ ] The zero-knowledge proof system is standardized across various platforms.
• [ ] The system can handle disputes if a proof is not accepted.
• [ ] Integration with major bug bounty platforms is possible to allow for widespread adoption.

  sequenceDiagram
  participant Hacker as White Hat Hacker
  participant ZKP_System as Zero-Knowledge Proof System
  participant Bounty_Platform as Bug Bounty Platform
  Hacker->>ZKP_System: Submit bug report with ZKP
  loop Validation Process
  ZKP_System->>ZKP_System: Validate ZKP without revealing bug
  end
  ZKP_System-->>Hacker: ZKP Validated
  ZKP_System->>Bounty_Platform: Trigger payout process
  Bounty_Platform-->>Hacker: Issue bounty payment