# Warden **Domain:** Cybersecurity researcher role **Doc Type:** Developed Wiki Node **Maturity:** Developed **Collection:** [[collections/Gamification|Gamification Collection]] ## Definition A **Warden** was Code4rena's term for a security researcher participating in competitive audits. ## Significance The role bundled eligibility, technical performance, adjudicated findings, reputation, ranking, and payout. ## Sources - [[articles/gamification/Lex Sportiva and Winning Without Bloodshed|Lex Sportiva and Winning Without Bloodshed]] - [Primary or institutional source](https://docs.code4rena.com/roles/wardens) ## Routes [[wiki/Code4rena|Code4rena]] · [[wiki/Security Audit Competition|Security Audit Competition]] · [[wiki/On-Chain Reputation|On-Chain Reputation]] · [[articles/gamification/Lex Sportiva and Winning Without Bloodshed|Lex Sportiva and Winning Without Bloodshed]]