Dedaub Named Member of ZKsync Security Council
We’re thrilled to announce that Dedaub is now a member of the ZKsync Security Council. We’re grateful for the community’s recognition of our efforts to play an active role in securing and maintaining the integrity of the Web3 space.
What is the ZKsync Security Council?
The ZKsync Security Council is a governance body tasked with safeguarding the security of the ZKsync protocol (ZKsync ERA, ZK Chains, and other components of ZKsync). Comprised of at least nine technical experts, the council has the authority to perform both standard and emergency actions to address security threats. Members are Signers of a multisig wallet, giving them the power to execute critical decisions that protect the protocol. Read more.
Emergency Responses
The Security Council can freeze the ZKsync protocol in response to security threats, such as critical bugs or exploits. A Soft Freeze lasts for 12 hours and requires approval from three Security Council Members. A Hard Freeze lasts for seven days and requires approval from nine Security Council members.
An Emergency Upgrade can be implemented during a freeze to address the threat. Any Security Council Member may initiate an Emergency Upgrade without the approval of the Token Assembly.
Why Dedaub Was Selected
Dedaub was selected for the ZKsync Security Council because of its extensive expertise in smart contract security. The company has successfully completed over 200 security audits, conducted impact studies for the Ethereum Foundation, and developed innovative security Web3 technologies as part of its security suite.
The Dedaub team boasts exceptional academic credentials, with most members holding relevant PhDs, providing a solid foundation for our rigorous approach to Web3 security. ZKsync Security Council is one of many entities that trust Dedaub to increase its security expertise for its initiatives. Dedaub is also a founding member of the Security Alliance (SEAL), Arbitrum DAO Security Advisor, Oasis, and Chainlink Security Partners.
The Importance of Being Part of the ZKsync Security Council
Dedaub’s role in the ZKsync Security Council is actively protecting the ZKsync protocol. We our commitment to enhancing smart contract security and building trust in decentralized platforms and ZK rollups.
Dedaub has invested heavily in preparing for ZK technologies and sponsored the House of ZK event in Brussels, which featured discussions on Zero Knowledge technology and networking opportunities. Neville Grech, Dedaub’s co-founder, participated in a panel on “Trustless Interoperability Using ZK,” along with other industry experts.
