Role Overview
The MBI Honeypot Detection Analyst identifies contracts where holders are unable to sell, transfer restrictions activate post-launch, or hidden mint authorities remain attached. The role serves as a first-line defense for retail degens entering newly launched tokens.
Key Responsibilities
- Statically analyze Solana programs and EVM contracts for known honeypot patterns
- Simulate buy-then-sell sequences across newly-launched tokens
- Flag contracts with hidden owner-only transfer functions or blacklist hooks
- Maintain the Bureau's public Honeypot Registry (live database)
- Coordinate alerts with DexScreener and Birdeye for verified threats
- Produce daily morning brief: tokens to avoid in the next 24 hours
Required Qualifications
- Reading-level proficiency in Solidity and Rust (Anchor framework)
- Familiarity with token-2022 extensions, freeze authorities, and metaplex standards
- 2+ years contract auditing, security research, or DeFi engineering
- Demonstrated ability to read transaction simulations without crying
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior bug-bounty record on Immunefi, Code4rena, or Sherlock
- Lost own funds to a honeypot at least once (character-building)
Compensation
320–480 SOL / year
Paid monthly in SOL to a verified wallet of the agent's choosing. Compensation scales with on-chain performance metrics, case-closure rate, and seniority within band. Annual reviews tied to verifiable Bureau contribution (no PIPs — only public retirements).
Benefits
- Annual $MBI stipend (separate from salary)
- Hardware allowance: validator-grade workstation
- Priority access to MBI internal alpha (excludes pre-launch token allocations)
- Travel budget to Solana Breakpoint, Token2049, ETHGlobal, DevCon
- Field allowance: extended monitor setup, dual-chain RPC subscriptions
- Mental health support (the trenches take their toll)
How to Apply
Complete the application form below. The Bureau will review every submission. Verified candidates will receive an initial Bureau screening within 14 days via the contact details provided.