A new security fund launched by the Nivenly Foundation aims to protect fediverse apps, including Mastodon, Threads, and Pixelfed, by paying researchers to disclose security bugs. This initiative addresses vulnerabilities in open-source, decentralized networks where many servers are independently operated. The fund offers payouts ranging from $250 to $500 depending on the severity of the bug, with an emphasis on educating project leads about the importance of responsible disclosure practices.
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