Complete Process

How It Works

Your step-by-step guide from application to secure mainnet launch

Save Up to $50k

30% subsidy on audit costs, maximum $50k coverage

Pre-Vetted Providers

15 top-tier auditors with proven Solana expertise

Fast Process

Application to launch in 6-10 weeks total

Expert Support

Guidance from Solana ecosystem leaders

STEP

Prepare Your Project

1-2 weeks before

Key Tasks

Clean and document your code
Complete test coverage
Prepare technical documentation
Gather team information
Define project scope and goals

Pro Tips

Start early - preparation takes longer than expected
Well-documented code leads to better audit quality
Have clear deployment timeline ready

STEP

Submit Application

Day 1

Key Tasks

Fill out Subsidy Program Application Form
Submit through Earn platform
Provide project links and documentation
Include team credentials
Specify requested subsidy amount

Pro Tips

Be thorough - incomplete applications are rejected
Highlight your project's unique value to Solana
Use our application wizard for guidance

STEP

Expert Review

1-2 weeks

Key Tasks

Panel reviews application against rubric
Technical assessment of code quality
Team and project viability check
Budget and timeline evaluation
Subsidy amount determination

Pro Tips

Check email regularly for update requests
Be responsive to panel questions
Maintain communication throughout review

STEP

Receive Approval

Day 15-20

Key Tasks

Notification of approval and subsidy amount
Receive Subsidy Voucher Code
Onboarding to marketplace
Access to all 15 approved providers
Dashboard activation

Pro Tips

Save your voucher code securely
Review all provider options carefully
Start provider research immediately

STEP

Compare Providers

3-5 days

Key Tasks

Review all 15 approved providers
Request quotes from 2-3 providers
Compare pricing, timeline, and services
Check provider specializations
Read reviews and past work

Pro Tips

Use our comparison tool for side-by-side analysis
Consider both price and expertise
Ask providers specific questions about your project

STEP

Select Provider & Apply Subsidy

Day 25-30

Key Tasks

Choose your preferred provider
Review final quote and timeline
Apply Subsidy Voucher Code at checkout
Automatic 30% discount applied
Sign audit agreement

Pro Tips

Subsidy covers up to 30% of costs
Maximum subsidy is $50k
Voucher must be used within program timeframe

STEP

Audit Process

2-6 weeks

Key Tasks

Kick-off call with audit team
Code review and analysis
Vulnerability assessment
Regular progress updates
Preliminary findings discussion

Pro Tips

Stay available for auditor questions
Provide requested information promptly
Review preliminary findings carefully

STEP

Receive Audit Report

Final week

Key Tasks

Detailed report with all findings
Issues categorized by severity
Recommendations for fixes
Risk assessment and mitigation
Best practices guidance

Pro Tips

Address critical issues immediately
Plan time for implementing fixes
Consider post-audit support if needed

STEP

Implement Fixes

1-2 weeks

Key Tasks

Fix critical and high-severity issues
Address medium-priority items
Update documentation
Re-test all changes
Prepare for re-audit if needed

Pro Tips

Prioritize fixes by severity
Document all changes made
Some providers offer fix verification

STEP

Launch Securely

Launch day

Key Tasks

Final security checklist
Mainnet deployment
Publish audit report
Monitor for issues
Celebrate your secure launch!

Pro Tips

Have monitoring in place from day 1
Consider bug bounty program
Keep in touch with auditor for ongoing support

Avoid These Mistakes

Common Pitfalls

Learn from others and avoid these common mistakes

❌ Incomplete Documentation

✅ Prepare all docs before applying

❌ Rushed Code Preparation

✅ Start cleaning code 2 weeks early

❌ Not Comparing Providers

✅ Get quotes from at least 3 auditors

❌ Ignoring Minor Issues

✅ Address all findings, not just critical

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Follow this proven process to secure your Solana project with confidence