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Fee Distribution Model

Every attack fee is automatically split via smart contract:
AllocationRecipientEconomic Rationale
50%Prize PoolCreates progressive bounty growth, attracting stronger attackers over time
40%DefenderRewards robust model deployment, creates yield on security investment
10%Protocol TreasuryFunds infrastructure, development, and ecosystem growth

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The Progressive Bounty Mechanism

This distribution creates a security flywheel: 
Initial Setup:
- Reward Pool: 100 SUI
- Attack Fee: 5 SUI per attempt

After 20 failed attacks:
- Prize Pool: 150 SUI (50% of 20 × 5 SUI added)
- Defender earned: 40 SUI (40% of 100 SUI in fees)
- Protocol earned: 10 SUI
- Model has proven resilience against 20 attempts

After 50 failed attacks:
- Prize Pool: 225 SUI
- Defender earned: 100 SUI (100% ROI)
- Protocol earned: 25 SUI
- Now attracting elite researchers due to high stakes
Game-Theoretic Properties: Sybil Resistance: Attack fees prevent spam and ensure economic commitment. Only attackers confident in their technique will pay to attempt. Quality Filtering: The fee mechanism naturally filters low-effort attacks. Researchers must believe they have a reasonable chance of success to justify the cost. Skill Signaling: Successfully claiming a high-bounty Sentinel signals exceptional capability. This creates reputation value beyond the immediate payout. Natural Selection: Weak models are eliminated quickly and cheaply. Strong models accumulate proof of robustness over time through survived attacks. Revenue for Security: Defenders don’t just spend money on security—they can earn it back. A robust model becomes a revenue-generating asset. Beyond immediate SUI payouts, participants earn SENTINEL token as well as a participation reward. For detailed info checkout Rewards Program.