Bug Verification Process Using Zero Knowledge Proofs

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Bug Verification Process Using Zero Knowledge Proofs

As a white hat hacker, I want to prove the existence of a bug on a platform without revealing the actual exploit, ensuring that I can claim a bounty while the organization has time to fix the issue securely. This process leverages Zero Knowledge Proofs to maintain confidentiality while verifying the bug's existence.

Acceptance Criteria

• [ ] The platform accepts a zero-knowledge proof as evidence of a bug.
• [ ] The zero-knowledge proof does not disclose any details about the bug or how to exploit it.
• [ ] Submission of the zero-knowledge proof initiates the bounty payout process.
• [ ] The platform verifies the proof without interacting with the bug directly.
• [ ] The process ensures that the proof is tied to the specific bug in question to prevent false claims.
• [ ] Verification of the proof and initiation of payment must be completed within a pre-specified timeframe.
• [ ] The system logs all proof submissions and results for audit and tracking purposes.

  sequenceDiagram
  participant Hacker
  participant BugBountyPlatform
  participant ZKProofSystem
  Hacker->>ZKProofSystem: Generate proof of bug
  ZKProofSystem-->>Hacker: Zero-knowledge proof
  Hacker->>BugBountyPlatform: Submit proof
  BugBountyPlatform->>ZKProofSystem: Verify proof
  ZKProofSystem-->>BugBountyPlatform: Proof valid/invalid
  BugBountyPlatform->>Hacker: Initiate payout process