Security audits are one of the most important investments a blockchain team can make before launch, but they can also be a significant expense for early-stage projects.

To help teams ship securely, ecosystems such as Ethereum and Arbitrum subsidize part or all of the audit cost. These programs give builders access to professional security reviews earlier, while helping ecosystems improve the overall security of applications launched on their networks.

Nethermind Security participates in these programs as an approved auditor and committee member, helping teams access funding and complete high-quality smart contract audits.

Current audit funding programs

Programs funded directly by an ecosystem to subsidize audit costs for builders on their chain.

Ethereum Security Subsidy Program

The Ethereum Foundation has committed $1M in funding through Areta Market to help teams access professional smart contract audits earlier in their development lifecycle.

Up to 30% of audit cost covered
Open to all Ethereum mainnet builders, with CROPS-aligned teams prioritized
Rolling application cohorts throughout the year
Review committee includes Nethermind Security and Chainlink

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Arbitrum Audit Program

$10M in ARB over 12 months from the Arbitrum Foundation.

Up to 100% of audit cost covered
Available for early-stage teams and protocol upgrades
Nethermind Security is one of the first 12 approved auditors
Designed to help projects ship faster without compromising security

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Partner builder programs

Builder support programs that help teams reduce security, infrastructure, and operational costs as they move from integration to launch.

Lighter Accelerate Program

A builder program for teams developing within the Lighter ecosystem, combining audit discounts with additional infrastructure and ecosystem benefits.

20% discount on Nethermind Security audits and engineering services
3 months of AuditAgent Pro included, for continuous monitoring between audits
Additional ecosystem benefits including infrastructure, wallet, and data credits
Designed to help teams launch securely while reducing operational costs

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Smart Contract Audit Funding & Subsidy Programs

Reduce the cost of your smart contract audit with ecosystem-funded security programs.

Why audit funding programs exist

Current audit funding programs

Ethereum Security Subsidy Program

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Arbitrum Audit Program

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Partner builder programs

Lighter Accelerate Program

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Work with Nethermind Security

Request Nethermind Security as your auditor through any of these programs, or reach out directly.

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