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In the context of a crypto competition that sort of bounty is a way to try to get more attention to your design, therefore making your candidate more likely to be selected. Many designs are rejected due to lack of analysis at the time of the selection process. It's better to pick a well-analyzed primitive than a not-so-well analyzed one that looks more solid but is more of a gamble.



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