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1.5 Hours Interview with Code4rena OG Warden and Lookout SorryNotSorry

Johnny Time
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Hey guys, it’s JohnnyTime! Welcome back to another awesome Web3 security interview. Today, we've got a special guest joining us - a very well-known OG Code4Rena Warden and Lookout, "SorryNotSorry".

We'll be diving into his unique journey from being a Ship Captain to becoming a Web3 security researcher, showcasing how a tech background isn't necessary to thrive in Web3 security.

We are going to talk about:

  • Transitioning from a ship captain to crypto in 2018.
  • Missing out on Bitcoin in 2010.
  • Experience trading crypto tokens in 2018.
  • Motivation behind learning coding in 2019.
  • Challenges faced coming from a non-tech background.
  • Discovering Uniswap and creating a bot against rug pullers.
  • Running a paid Telegram channel for new pairs and tokens.
  • Transitioning to learning about the EVM and Ethereum dynamics.
  • Discovering Code4Rena in 2022 and submitting gas reports.
  • Transitioning to submitting Mediums and Highs.
  • Continuing participation despite medical challenges in 2022.
  • Understanding the role of a Lookout in Code4Rena.
  • Differences between a Judge and a Lookout.
  • Judging bot races and becoming a Lookout at Code4Rena.
  • Tips for writing a good submission as a Warden.
  • Success strategies in auditing contests.
  • Describing auditing methodology.
  • Private Audits and Security Advisory:
  • Providing services independently and security advisories.
  • The role of a security advisor for projects.
  • Focusing on aspects when advising on development and business strategies.
  • Advice for beginners in blockchain security.
  • The future of Web3 security in 2 years.

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In this 1.5-hour deep dive, we explore SorryNotSorry's fascinating journey through the realms of programming, crypto, and Web3 security.

SorryNotSorry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0xSorryNotSorry

SorryNotSorry's profile on Code4Rena: https://code4rena.com/@sorrynotsorry

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Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:08 SorryNotSorry Journey 00:06:20 Motivation to Start with Programming 00:10:55 How to Learn Coding 00:13:50 Hearing about Bitcoin in 2010 00:16:30 Buying Bitcoin in 2017 00:24:22 Shifting Towards Web3 00:30:20 What is a Rug Pulls 00:35:00 Monetizing a Web3 Telegram Channel 00:39:30 Learning Solidity and EVM 00:43:00 Starting with Code4Rena in Early 2022 00:49:00 Submitting Mediums and Highs 00:55:00 Becoming a Lookout in Code4Rena 00:57:00 What is a Lookout in Code4Rena 01:0130 Bot Races Judging 01:10:10 How to Submit a GOOD Report 01:19:05 Consulting Projects about Security and Business 01:20:10 How to Become a Lookout in Code4Rena 01:24:20 The Future of Web3 Security 01:30:00 Outro ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWgRHoOmt3k

2024-02-08
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