# Validator Shield Initiative The Validator Shield Initiative is a program developed by The Vault to further strengthen Solana's security. While this initiative is now being opened to the public, it builds upon ongoing internal efforts to safeguard the network. Community involvement is now being sought to enhance these efforts and ensure the continued integrity of the ecosystem. *** #### 📍 Overview The Vault has grown considerably thanks to the trust and support of the Solana community. To uphold that trust, this Bounty Program invites the community to submit reports for investigation of validators that could be operating in a way that’s negative for the Solana network. *** #### 🔎 How It Works * Submit Reports: Community members can submit reports for suspected nefarious validator activity. * Investigation: Our team will thoroughly investigate each claim. * Reward: If a claim is successful, the individual who submitted the report will receive public recognition and a reward of 5000 Vault Points for helping secure the network. *** #### 🤝 Join the Initiative The Vault contributors deeply appreciate the ongoing support of the Solana community. Together, we can create a brighter, more secure future for the network. Be sure to include your username and wallet address on the submission form to be eligible for rewards. [Join the Initiative Here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11TcA6jiyZzySnwRfG7t8fAJb7FGJVYBcXRl-BOTLn9c/preview) Let’s work together to safeguard Solana! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.thevault.finance/programs/validator-shield-initiative.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.