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Trust Model & Verification

TODO: Complete Trust & Verification Documentation

How to trust EigenWatch oracle data and verify its integrity.

Required Sections

  • Oracle Trust Assumptions

    • Who computes risk scores? (centralized team initially?)
    • How is data verified before publishing?
    • What are the failure modes?
    • How are disputes resolved?
  • Data Verification

    • Signature verification (if applicable)
    • Multi-signer requirements
    • On-chain verification contracts
    • Off-chain verification tools
  • Decentralization Roadmap

    • Current centralization level
    • Path to decentralization
    • Planned governance model
    • Timeline expectations
  • Security Considerations

    • Key management & cold storage
    • Compromise scenarios
    • Incident response procedures
    • Bug bounty program
  • Audits & Reviews

    • Smart contract audits
    • Computation verification (proof?)
    • Third-party oversight
    • Public audit reports
  • Transparency & Accountability

    • Open-source computation logic
    • Published methodologies
    • Historical data logs
    • Change management process
  • Incentive Alignment

    • Why should EigenWatch be honest?
    • Economic incentives (if any)
    • Reputation at stake
    • Insurance/slashing mechanisms
  • Comparison with Other Oracles

    • Uniswap TWAP
    • Chainlink VRF
    • Curve oracle design
    • Trade-offs
  • Risk Scenarios

    • Corrupted data
    • Delayed updates
    • Divergence from truth
    • Mitigations for each

User Guidance

  • How to evaluate oracle trustworthiness
  • When to use on-chain vs off-chain data
  • Fallback strategies for critical applications
  • Due diligence checklist

Status: NOT STARTED — Requires governance & trust model design