Security

Emergency governance actions that do not become backdoors

Emergency governance alert shield pausing a blockchain network
Emergency governance alert shield pausing a blockchain network

Every protocol eventually needs to move in minutes. The question is whether the fast path is scoped or unlimited.

Scope the powers narrowly

Pausing a market is a reasonable emergency power. Moving treasury funds is not. Enumerate exactly which calls the fast path can make.

Raise the bar, not lower it

Shortening the timelock should come with a higher signature requirement, not a lower one.

Disclose within a fixed window

Publish what was done, why, and by whom within 24 hours, followed by a ratification vote.

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