Taiko DAO values

Mission Statement

The Taiko DAO’s mission is to safeguard the protocol through proactive security measures that maintain the highest industry standards while ensuring seamless alignment with Ethereum’s security framework.

The Taiko DAO employs many Security Council members, all of whom are entrusted with upholding this mission through vigilant oversight, collaborative problem-solving, and forward-thinking security governance. They are tasked with assisting the DAO by anticipating threats, innovating security approaches, and ensuring the protocol’s resilience in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Core Values

The following core values guide all of the Taiko DAO’s operations and decisions:

• Ethereum Alignment:

  We maintain unwavering commitment to Ethereum’s security standards and developments, ensuring Taiko’s security framework evolves in harmony with the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

  In practice, this means:

  • Staying informed about Ethereum security developments and upgrades
  • Ensuring Taiko’s security measures complement Ethereum’s approach
  • Promoting compatibility and seamless interaction between layers
  • Advocating for security practices that strengthen the entire ecosystem
  
  

• Collective Expertise:

  We leverage the diverse technical knowledge and industry experience of our Security Council members and greater community, fostering collaborative decision-making to address complex and ever-evolving security challenges.

  In practice, this means:

  • Actively contributing specialized knowledge to discussions
  • Respecting and considering different perspectives in decision-making
  • Building on each other’s insights rather than working in isolation
  • Recognizing that security is enhanced through diversity of thought
  
  

• Security Innovation:

  We maintain vigilant oversight while driving forward-thinking security solutions, continuously monitoring industry developments and adapting our approach to stay ahead of emerging challenges in the rollup space.

  In practice, this means:

  • Proactively researching emerging threats and solutions
  • Suggesting improvements to security protocols and practices
  • Testing and challenging existing security assumptions
  • Leading by example in implementing cutting-edge security measures
  
  

• Balanced Governance:

  We ensure swift and decisive security responses while maintaining appropriate transparency with the community, striking the optimal balance between urgent security needs and inclusive protocol governance.

  In practice, this means:

  • Acting decisively when security risks demand immediate attention
  • Providing clear explanations for security decisions when appropriate
  • Involving token holders in protocol governance through standard proposals
  • Balancing confidentiality requirements with community transparency