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Security

Security Architecture Overview

Protocol Security

Cryptographic Foundation

  • Zero-knowledge proofs for state verification

  • Digital signatures: secp256k1

  • Hash functions: SHA-3, Keccak

  • Encryption protocols for sensitive data

Consensus Security

  • Main Node validation

  • Sequencer verification

  • L2 state anchoring

  • Proof verification system

Network Security

DDoS Protection

Network Access Control

  • Node authentication

  • Access control lists

  • Firewall rules

  • Traffic encryption

Transaction Security

Validation Mechanisms

  1. Format Validation

    • Transaction structure

    • Parameter bounds

    • Data integrity

  2. Signature Verification

    • Public key verification

    • Signature validation

    • Replay protection

  3. State Validation

    • Balance checks

    • Nonce verification

    • State transition validation

Double-Spend Prevention

State Security

State Protection

  • Merkle tree verification

  • State root validation

  • Regular state commitments

  • State recovery mechanisms

Data Integrity

  • Cryptographic verification

  • State transition validation

  • History preservation

  • Audit trails

Emergency Response

Incident Response Plan

Security Measures

Prevention

  • Regular security audits

  • Penetration testing

  • Vulnerability scanning

  • Code reviews

Detection

  • Real-time monitoring

  • Anomaly detection

  • Alert systems

  • Logging and tracking

Response

  • Incident response team

  • Emergency procedures

  • Communication protocols

  • Recovery plans

Penalty System

Penalty Mechanisms

Main Node Penalties

  • Invalid transaction processing

  • State inconsistencies

  • Service disruption

Sequencer Penalties

  • Invalid batch processing

  • Delayed submissions

  • Protocol violations

Enforcement

  • Automatic penalty detection

  • Stake reduction

  • Role revocation

  • Recovery procedures

Security Audits

Audit Schedule

  • Regular security assessments

  • Third-party audits

  • Penetration testing

  • Code reviews

Audit Scope

  • Smart contracts

  • Network infrastructure

  • Protocol implementation

  • Operational procedures

Compliance and Standards

Security Standards

  • Industry best practices

  • Cryptographic standards

  • Network security protocols

  • Data protection requirements

Regulatory Compliance

  • Data protection

  • Financial regulations

  • Security requirements

  • Reporting obligations

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