Restructuring GitHub's bug bounty program

GitHub is restructuring its bug bounty program to prioritize quality over quantity, introducing a permanent VIP program for top researchers with higher payouts and faster response times, while reducing public program payouts to focus resources on high-impact findings. The changes, including static payout rates and clear qualification criteria, aim to reduce submission volume, improve researcher experience, and create a clear pathway for serious security researchers to advance from the public program to the exclusive VIP tier.