KARRAT DAO Security Council Overview
We provide an overview of the role of a Security Council member, which includes:
- Responsibilities of Security Council members
- Key attributes to consider when evaluating candidates
- Accountability of Security Council members
What is the Security Council?
The Security Council is a committee of 3 members who are signers of a multi-sig wallet, which has powers to perform certain Emergency Actions and Non-Emergency Actions, as delegated to it by the KARRATco and Karrat Foundation, and is responsible for upholding this KARRATco Constitution. Through the submission, approval and implementation of a Constitutional KIP, the KARRATco is able to modify the Security Council’s powers—ensuring no bad actors sneak off with the golden KARRATs. Selecting the right members is crucial, as their authority directly impacts the stability and integrity of the KARRAT ecosystem.
Council Member Responsibilities
All Security Council members are expected to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Be Aligned: Uphold the Constitution of the KARRAT DAO and act in the best interest of the ecosystem.
- Be Diverse: Represent a broad range of geographies, time zones, and organizations to strengthen Council perspectives.
- Have Good OpSec: Prioritize operational security, including using a dedicated hardware wallet solely for this role.
- Be Available: Remain reachable in case of emergency.
- Be (Proactively) Engaged: Collaborate with fellow Council members, participate in security drills, and engage in critical discussions.
- Have Good Communication: Work with the DAO to actively relay the need for emergency and non-emergency actions, providing thorough follow-ups.
- Be Responsible: Document actions and publish transparency reports after emergency events while maintaining confidentiality on vulnerabilities until reports are made public.
- Be Competent: Assess and understand technical security situations, solutions, and desired outcomes.
- Be Reputable: Possess experience in handling security incidents and participating in blockchain “war rooms.”
Good (and Bad) Values & Practices of Security Council Members
| A Good Member is | A Good Member is Not |
|---|---|
| Familiar, engaged, and aligned with KARRAT DAO | Someone who lacks commitment to the ecosystem’s success and has conflicts of interest |
| Able to uphold high operational security and securely manage a hardware wallet | Careless with security responsibilities |
| Willingly collaborates with other Council members in both emergency and non-emergency scenarios, aiding in transparency reports | A free-rider who barely engages beyond the minimum effort |
| Willing to wake up at 3 AM for an emergency drill | Disengaged and absent when needed |
| Deeply responsible for the security of KARRAT DAO | Primarily motivated by financial incentives rather than commitment |
| Unique in location, background, and expertise | Too similar to other Council members, lacking diversity of thought |
| Able to think critically, assess risks, and understand the impact of Council actions | Lacking technical or security expertise, blindly signing approvals |
These characteristics should be top of mind when casting your vote. It is up to the KARRAT community to elect candidates who will uphold the integrity of the Security Council. A final decision isn’t just about technical prowess—it’s about dedication, active participation, and a strong moral compass.
Security Council Member Accountability
As outlined in the KARRAT Constitution, a Security Council member may be removed if they fail to uphold their duties. There are two ways to facilitate removal:
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At least 10% of all Votable Tokens have casted votes either “in favor” of removal or “abstain”, and at least 5/6 (83.33%) of all casted votes are “in favor” of removal; or
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At least 2 of the Security Council members vote in favor of removal.
The seats of Security Council members who have been removed prior to the end of their respective terms shall remain unfilled until the next election that such seats are up for appointment, unless otherwise replaced prior to such next election by a vote of at least 2 of the Security Council members, in which case such seat shall be up for appointment at the next such election. The Security Council may not re-appoint a removed member and they can only be re-elected via the election voting system.