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At its core, Wormhole is secured by a network of [Guardian](#){target=\_blank} nodes that validate and sign messages. If a super majority (e.g., 13 out of 19) of Guardians sign the same message, it can be considered valid. A smart contract on the target chain will verify the signatures and format of the message before approving any transaction.
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- Wormhole's core security primitive is its signed messages (signed VAAs)
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- The Guardian network is currently secured by a collection of 19 of the world's top **[validator companies](https://wormhole-foundation.github.io/wormhole-dashboard/#/?endpoint=Mainnet){target=\_blank}**
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- The Guardian network is currently secured by a collection of 19 of the world's top [validator companies](https://wormhole-foundation.github.io/wormhole-dashboard/#/?endpoint=Mainnet){target=\_blank}
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- Guardians produce signed state attestations (signed VAAs) when requested by a Core Contract integrator
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- Every Guardian runs full nodes (rather than light nodes) of every blockchain in the Wormhole network, so if a blockchain suffers a consensus attack or hard fork, the blockchain will disconnect from the network rather than potentially produce invalid signed VAAs
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- Any Signed VAA can be verified as authentic by the Core Contract of any other chain
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- Expand the Guardian set
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- Upgrade ecosystem contract implementations
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The governance system is fully open source in the core repository. See the **[Open Source section](#){target=\_blank}** for contract source.
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The governance system is fully open source in the core repository. See the [Open Source section](#){target=\_blank} for contract source.
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## Monitoring
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- Block production and consensus of each blockchain - if a blockchain's consensus is violated, it will be disconnected from the network until the Guardians resolve the issue
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- Smart contract level data - via processes like the Governor, Guardians constantly monitor the circulating supply and token movements across all supported blockchains
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- Guardian level activity - the Guardian Network functions as an autonomous decentralized computing network, complete with its blockchain (**[Gateway](#){target=\_blank}**)
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- Guardian level activity - the Guardian Network functions as an autonomous decentralized computing network, complete with its blockchain ([Gateway](#){target=\_blank})
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## Gateway And Asset Layer Protections
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- **Global Accountant** - the accountant tracks the total circulating supply of all Wormhole assets across all chains and prevents any blockchain from bridging assets which would violate the supply invariant
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In addition to the Global Accountant, Guardians may only sign transfers that do not violate the requirements of the Governor. The **[Governor](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/whitepapers/0007_governor.md){target=\_blank}** tracks inflows and outflows of all blockchains and delays suspicious transfers that may indicate an exploit.
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In addition to the Global Accountant, Guardians may only sign transfers that do not violate the requirements of the Governor. The [Governor](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/whitepapers/0007_governor.md){target=\_blank} tracks inflows and outflows of all blockchains and delays suspicious transfers that may indicate an exploit.
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## Open Source
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## Audits
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Wormhole has been heavily audited, with **29 third-party audits completed** and more started.
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Wormhole has been heavily audited, with _29 third-party audits completed_ and more started.
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Wormhole has had audits performed by the following firms, and continues to seek more:
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**[The most up-to-date list of audits, as well as the final reports](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/SECURITY.md#3rd-party-security-audits){target=\blank}**.
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[The most up-to-date list of audits, as well as the final reports](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/SECURITY.md#3rd-party-security-audits){target=\blank}.
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## Bug Bounties
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Wormhole has one of the largest bug bounty programs in software development and has repeatedly shown commitment to engaging with the white hat community.
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Wormhole hosts two bug bounty programs:
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- An **[Immunefi](https://immunefi.com/bug-bounty/wormhole/){target=\blank}** program
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- As well as a **[self-hosted program](https://immunefi.com/bug-bounty/wormhole/){target=\blank}**
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- An [Immunefi](https://immunefi.com/bug-bounty/wormhole/){target=\blank} program
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- As well as a [self-hosted program](https://immunefi.com/bug-bounty/wormhole/){target=\blank}
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Both platforms have a top payout of **2.5 million dollars**.
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Both platforms have a top payout of _2.5 million dollars_.
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If you are interested in contributing to Wormhole security, please look at this section for **[Getting Started as a White Hat](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/SECURITY.md#white-hat-hacking){target=\blank}**, and follow the **[Wormhole Contributor Guidelines](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md){target=\blank}**.
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If you are interested in contributing to Wormhole security, please look at this section for [Getting Started as a White Hat](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/SECURITY.md#white-hat-hacking){target=\blank}, and follow the [Wormhole Contributor Guidelines](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md){target=\blank}.
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For more information about submitting to the bug bounty programs, refer to the [Wormhole Immunefi page](https://immunefi.com/bug-bounty/wormhole/){target=\blank}.
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## Learn More
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The **[SECURITY.md](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/SECURITY.md){target=\blank}** from the official repository has the latest security policies and updates.
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The [SECURITY.md](https://github.com/wormhole-foundation/wormhole/blob/main/SECURITY.md){target=\blank} from the official repository has the latest security policies and updates.

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