Sponsor Q&A

How to ask questions about a codebase you're auditing

Code4rena's in-app Q&A feature enables direct communication between wardens and sponsors during active audits, allowing wardens to ask technical questions about the codebase and receive clarifications from the project team.

Key things to know

• New threads are private by default. You can double-check the privacy settings in the right side column.

• Sponsors are not required to reply to all threads. To maximize your odds of receiving a helpful response:

  • Ensure that your thread is clear, concise, and not already answered in the audit's provided README and documentation.

  • Focus on your most important clarification needs.

  • Allow sufficient time for a response. Bear in mind that sponsors often receive questions from dozens of wardens — and that they have limited time to allocate to warden Q&A.

• Read the docs first:

  • Before using the Q&A feature, be sure to check the audit repo for project documentation, and search for answers there.

  • Most Code4rena audits are supported by our Docs Wolf documentation bot 🤖.

    • The bot will make its best attempt to answer based on the codebase and documentation, and link you to relevant resources.

      • Instructions for using Docs Wolf are posted in each audit's dedicated Discord channel.

• Question limits by role:

  • Wardens who don't have the SR role are limited to one open thread at a time.

    • You must wait for your current question to be resolved and/or closed before posting another.

  • SR wardens may open multiple threads.

    • However, it is still recommended to keep your questions focused and concise.

Accessing the Q&A Feature

Navigate to any active audit and click the Q&A tab (alongside Details and Your Findings)

If you have no active threads, you will only see a button to open a new thread.

If you have asked a question already, you will see a list of threads (both open and closed).

If you have new replies from the sponsor, you will see a red notification alert.

Creating New Questions

Starting a question thread:

1. Click "New thread" button in the Q&A tab

2. Provide a clear, specific title for your question

3. Include technical details, code references, or specific scenarios

4. Submit your question to the sponsor team

New threads are private by default and only visible to the sponsor team, judge, and Code4rena staff.

Best practices for questions:

• Be specific - Reference exact functions, contracts, or line numbers when possible

• Provide context - Explain what you're trying to understand or verify

• Stay technical - Focus on implementation details rather than general questions

• Check existing threads - Review current and closed questions to avoid duplicates