A Finding, in the context of CodeHawks is any identified vulnerability within an audited smart contract protocol.

"Finding" may also be referred to as a Submission.

Findings may be judged to be Valid or Invalid. For more information on the validity of submissions, please see: Finding Validity

Findings or Submissions are assigned a severity, depending on the impact they have on the protocol in which they are found. For more information on determining severity, please see: Finding Severity

For information on how to submit a finding, please see: Submit a Finding

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