# \[TEMP CHECK\] — BIM Guardian / Security Council (Multi-Sig Safe Infrastructure) **URL:** \ **Category:** Proposals\ **Tags:** bim-guardian\ **Created:** [April 30, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://governance.bim.finance/t/temp-check-bim-guardian-security-council-multi-sig-safe-infrastructure/49 "2026-04-30T00:02:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![LP17](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex032/user_avatar/governance.bim.finance/lp17/32/13_2.png) [@LP17](https://governance.bim.finance/u/LP17)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2026, 12:02am UTC](https://governance.bim.finance/t/temp-check-bim-guardian-security-council-multi-sig-safe-infrastructure/49/1 "2026-04-30T00:02:27Z")
**Author:** @LP17 – @BIMLabs ## **Summary of the Proposal** This TEMP CHECK aims to gather community sentiment on the creation of a **BIM Guardian / Security Council** , responsible for securing all BIM protocol smart contracts through a **multi-signature Safe architecture**. The proposal includes: - Creation of a **Security Council (BIM Guardian)** - Migration of protocol-owned contracts to a **multi-sig Safe (4/8 signatures minimum)** - Geographic distribution of signers across **at least two continents** - Establishment of a **secure execution layer for critical operations** - Progressive decentralization of signers over time If community feedback is positive, a formal **BIP** will be submitted for Snapshot vote. ## **Context** Security remains one of the most critical challenges in DeFi. Over the past years, numerous exploits have occurred due to: - Compromised private keys - Poor multi-sig configurations - Centralized control of critical contracts - Weak operational security (OpSec) Protocols that survived long-term have implemented **robust multi-signature governance layers** , often through dedicated security councils (e.g., Aave Guardian model). BIM currently aims to strengthen its security architecture to match best practices in the industry. ## **Proposal Details** ### **1️⃣ Creation of BIM Guardian (Security Council)** - Establish a **Security Council** responsible for safeguarding protocol-level actions - Initially managed primarily by BIM **Labs team members** - Designed to evolve toward a **more decentralized structure over time** ### **2️⃣ Multi-Sig Safe Architecture** - All critical protocol contracts migrated to a **Safe multi-signature wallet** - Minimum configuration: **Key Objective:** Eliminate single points of failure and significantly reduce risk of unauthorized actions. ### **3️⃣ Geographic Distribution** - Signers must be distributed across **at least two continents** - Objective: mitigate risks related to: ### **4️⃣ Scope of Control** The Safe would control: - Ownership of protocol smart contracts - Upgrade permissions (if applicable) - Treasury-sensitive operations - Emergency actions (pause, mitigation, etc.) ### **5️⃣ Progressive Decentralization** - Initial phase: majority BIMLabs-controlled - Future phase: onboarding of **external trusted signers** (security experts, ecosystem partners, etc.) - Long-term objective: **increase decentralization and trust minimization** ## **Security Rationale** This proposal aims to: - Align BIM with **DeFi security best practices** - Protect user funds and protocol integrity - Reduce attack surface related to key management - Enable controlled and auditable governance execution ## **Risk Assessment (Initial List)** The following risks are considered and mitigated through this proposal: - 🔐 **Private key compromise risk** → mitigated by multi-sig - 🧠 **Insider threat risk** → mitigated by distributed signatures - 🌍 **Geographic risk concentration** → mitigated by multi-continent setup - ⚙ **Smart contract control centralization** → mitigated via shared control - 🚨 **Emergency response inefficiency** → mitigated by coordinated council - 🔗 **Bridge / external integration risks** → improved control over critical permissions ## **Risks & Considerations** - Initial centralization (BIMLabs majority control) - Coordination complexity between signers - Operational delays for critical actions (multi-sig approval time) - Need for strict signer operational security (hardware wallets, procedures, etc.) A clear operational framework will be defined before implementation. ## **Question to the Community** 👉 Are you in favor of creating a **BIM Guardian / Security Council** , implementing a **4/8 multi-signature Safe** , and migrating protocol control to this structure, with an initial BIMLabs-led setup and progressive decentralization over time? ## **Next Steps** If positive consensus: - Draft formal **BIP** - Define signer selection and security procedures - Deploy Safe infrastructure - Migrate protocol ownership ## **Discussion** Please share your feedback, concerns, or suggestions to refine this proposal before moving to a formal DAO vote. ---
**Author:** ![LP17](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex032/user_avatar/governance.bim.finance/lp17/32/13_2.png) [@LP17](https://governance.bim.finance/u/LP17)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2026, 8:42pm UTC](https://governance.bim.finance/t/temp-check-bim-guardian-security-council-multi-sig-safe-infrastructure/49/2 "2026-05-05T20:42:45Z")
BIP053 : [Snapshot](https://snapshot.box/#/s:daobim.eth/proposal/0xb62973fc18dd4fac211c7dd36c061262a22b87d4e6d7110aba249cb60285b78a)