For me, auditing is not anymore about the money. When I first started, it was easy to focus on the financial rewards. I understand that many new faces enter the web3 security game because the financial aspect is much greater than in most industries. But if you only go after the financial part, you will never become the very best (or one of the very best in the world)
For me, after some time, that perspective changed and auditing changed into something far more meaningful, something that felt purpose-driven.
This shift isn’t unique to auditors or to this business. Many founders begin their journeys driven by profits but, somewhere along the way, develop a larger purpose.
For many, it stops being about money and becomes about creating something valuable, a vision of making a positive impact.
For an auditor, this change from financial motivation to wanting to make a difference signifies reaching a deeper level of commitment.
When you audit with a genuine purpose to protect users, strengthen protocols, and improve the ecosystem, you’re already operating at a level that goes beyond most in the field, you inherently strive for the best. This is also something which cannot be reproduced by contest payouts whatsoever.
This purpose-driven approach impacts the work itself. It’s reflected in the thoroughness of the reports, the diligence in finding hidden vulnerabilities, and the level of care given to each project.
When your motivation is to make an impact, you go the extra mile, diving deeper into complex structures, exploring the game theory, and understanding the intent of the code – all because you truly care about making it as secure as possible and because you always fight against yourself to make it better than the last time.
In the end, this mindset shift doesn’t just benefit the project but also shapes you as an auditor. Your work becomes more fulfilling, the findings more insightful, and each successful audit feels like a step toward a safer ecosystem.
For me, after some time, that perspective changed and auditing changed into something far more meaningful, something that felt purpose-driven.
This shift isn’t unique to auditors or to this business. Many founders begin their journeys driven by profits but, somewhere along the way, develop a larger purpose.
For many, it stops being about money and becomes about creating something valuable, a vision of making a positive impact.
For an auditor, this change from financial motivation to wanting to make a difference signifies reaching a deeper level of commitment.
When you audit with a genuine purpose to protect users, strengthen protocols, and improve the ecosystem, you’re already operating at a level that goes beyond most in the field, you inherently strive for the best. This is also something which cannot be reproduced by contest payouts whatsoever.
This purpose-driven approach impacts the work itself. It’s reflected in the thoroughness of the reports, the diligence in finding hidden vulnerabilities, and the level of care given to each project.
When your motivation is to make an impact, you go the extra mile, diving deeper into complex structures, exploring the game theory, and understanding the intent of the code – all because you truly care about making it as secure as possible and because you always fight against yourself to make it better than the last time.
In the end, this mindset shift doesn’t just benefit the project but also shapes you as an auditor. Your work becomes more fulfilling, the findings more insightful, and each successful audit feels like a step toward a safer ecosystem.
