dao/docs/content/docs/learn-more/audit.mdx

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title: Contract Audit
description: Security audits and smart contract verification
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# Contract Audit

Security is paramount for any governance protocol. This page provides information about our security audits, verified contracts, and ongoing security measures.

## Audit Status

<Callout type="info">
All core smart contracts have been audited by independent security firms before mainnet deployment.
</Callout>

### Audit Summary

| Audit | Firm | Date | Status | Report |
|-------|------|------|--------|--------|
| Core Contracts v1.0 | Security Firm | Q1 2026 | Completed | [View Report](#) |
| Governance Module | Security Firm | Q1 2026 | Completed | [View Report](#) |
| Staking Contracts | Security Firm | Q1 2026 | Completed | [View Report](#) |
| Treasury Module | Security Firm | Q2 2026 | In Progress | Pending |

### Audit Scope

The following contracts were included in the security audit:

```
Audited Contracts
├── Governance
│   ├── Governor.sol
│   ├── Timelock.sol
│   ├── ProposalRegistry.sol
│   └── VotingModule.sol
├── Token
│   ├── GovernanceToken.sol
│   ├── VoteEscrow.sol
│   └── StakingRewards.sol
├── Treasury
│   ├── Treasury.sol
│   ├── PaymentRouter.sol
│   └── StreamingPayments.sol
└── Access
    ├── AccessControl.sol
    ├── RoleManager.sol
    └── Multisig.sol
```

## Findings Summary

### Critical Findings

| Finding | Severity | Status |
|---------|----------|--------|
| None identified | Critical | N/A |

### High Findings

| Finding | Severity | Status |
|---------|----------|--------|
| None identified | High | N/A |

### Medium Findings

| Finding | Description | Status |
|---------|-------------|--------|
| M-01 | Potential reentrancy in payment flow | Resolved |
| M-02 | Integer overflow in vote calculation | Resolved |

### Low Findings

| Finding | Description | Status |
|---------|-------------|--------|
| L-01 | Missing event emissions | Resolved |
| L-02 | Inconsistent error messages | Resolved |
| L-03 | Gas optimization suggestions | Implemented |

### Informational

| Finding | Description | Status |
|---------|-------------|--------|
| I-01 | Documentation improvements | Addressed |
| I-02 | Test coverage recommendations | Implemented |

## Verified Contracts

All deployed contracts are verified on block explorers. You can review the source code directly:

### Mainnet Contracts

| Contract | Address | Verified |
|----------|---------|----------|
| Governor | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| Timelock | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| Token | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| VoteEscrow | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| Treasury | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| Staking | `0x...` | [View](#) |

### Testnet Contracts

| Contract | Address | Verified |
|----------|---------|----------|
| Governor | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| Timelock | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| Token | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| VoteEscrow | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| Treasury | `0x...` | [View](#) |
| Staking | `0x...` | [View](#) |

## Security Measures

### Smart Contract Security

1. **Access Controls**
   - Role-based permission system
   - Multi-signature requirements for critical operations
   - Timelock delays on governance actions

2. **Reentrancy Protection**
   - ReentrancyGuard on all external calls
   - Check-effects-interactions pattern
   - Pull-over-push payment patterns

3. **Integer Safety**
   - SafeMath operations (Solidity 0.8+)
   - Overflow/underflow checks
   - Decimal precision handling

4. **Upgrade Safety**
   - Transparent proxy pattern
   - Storage layout compatibility checks
   - Upgrade timelocks

### Operational Security

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                    Security Architecture                         │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│                                                                   │
│  User Action                                                      │
│       │                                                          │
│       ▼                                                          │
│  ┌──────────┐    ┌──────────┐    ┌──────────┐    ┌──────────┐  │
│  │ Frontend │───▶│   RPC    │───▶│ Contract │───▶│ Timelock │  │
│  │   Auth   │    │  Guard   │    │  Access  │    │  Delay   │  │
│  └──────────┘    └──────────┘    └──────────┘    └──────────┘  │
│                                                                   │
│  Multi-layer Protection:                                         │
│  1. Frontend validation and rate limiting                        │
│  2. RPC endpoint security and monitoring                         │
│  3. Smart contract access controls                               │
│  4. Timelock delays for execution                                │
│                                                                   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

### Monitoring

- **Real-time Alerts**: Automated monitoring for unusual activity
- **Transaction Monitoring**: All governance transactions tracked
- **Health Checks**: Regular contract state verification
- **Incident Response**: Documented procedures for security incidents

## Bug Bounty Program

We maintain an active bug bounty program to encourage responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities.

### Scope

| Category | In Scope |
|----------|----------|
| Smart Contracts | All deployed contracts |
| Infrastructure | RPC endpoints, APIs |
| Frontend | Web application |

### Rewards

| Severity | Reward Range |
|----------|--------------|
| Critical | $10,000 - $50,000 |
| High | $5,000 - $10,000 |
| Medium | $1,000 - $5,000 |
| Low | $100 - $1,000 |

### Submission Process

1. **Discovery**: Find a potential vulnerability
2. **Document**: Create detailed report with reproduction steps
3. **Submit**: Send to security team via secure channel
4. **Review**: Team reviews and validates finding
5. **Reward**: Bounty paid upon confirmation

<Callout type="warning">
**Responsible Disclosure**: Please do not publicly disclose vulnerabilities before they are patched. Contact the security team directly.
</Callout>

### Contact

For security issues, contact:
- **Email**: security@dao.vote
- **PGP Key**: Available on request

## Audit Reports

### Full Audit Report

Download the complete audit report:

<Cards>
  <Card title="Core Audit Report" href="#" icon="file-text">
    Full audit report (PDF)
  </Card>
  <Card title="Governance Audit" href="#" icon="file-text">
    Governance module audit (PDF)
  </Card>
</Cards>

### Report Contents

The audit reports include:

1. **Executive Summary**: High-level findings and recommendations
2. **Methodology**: Audit approach and tools used
3. **Findings**: Detailed vulnerability descriptions
4. **Recommendations**: Suggested fixes and improvements
5. **Resolution**: Team responses and fixes applied

## Third-Party Integrations

Security considerations for integrated services:

| Integration | Purpose | Security Review |
|-------------|---------|-----------------|
| RPC Providers | Blockchain access | Provider SLA reviewed |
| Oracles | Price feeds | Contract audited |
| Bridges | Cross-chain | Bridge audit reviewed |
| Frontend Hosting | Web application | Security hardened |

## Ongoing Security

Security is an ongoing process, not a one-time audit:

- **Continuous Monitoring**: 24/7 transaction monitoring
- **Regular Reviews**: Quarterly security assessments
- **Upgrade Process**: All upgrades go through security review
- **Community Reporting**: Incentivized vulnerability disclosure

## FAQ

### Are the contracts upgradeable?

Yes, contracts use the transparent proxy pattern. Upgrades require governance approval and timelock delay.

### How are admin keys secured?

Admin functions are controlled by multi-signature wallets requiring multiple approvals. No single party can make changes.

### What happens if a vulnerability is found?

1. Pause affected functionality (if possible)
2. Deploy fix through governance
3. Post-mortem analysis
4. Bug bounty payment (if applicable)

### How often are audits conducted?

Major updates undergo full audit. Minor changes are reviewed internally with periodic external assessments.

## Next Steps

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