LONDON and SINGAPORE, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taiko, the first based rollup, has unveiled the Security Council for its decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), marking a significant step toward full decentralization and governance evolution.

The Security Council is tasked with safeguarding the Taiko protocol from security threats while ensuring seamless integration with Ethereum’s security infrastructure. The initiative aligns with industry best practices for DAOs, reinforcing the protocol’s reliability and resilience.

 Security Council will play a pivotal role in protecting the protocol, and we are excited to collaborate with such an esteemed group of contributors.
Strengthening Decentralized Governance

“Taiko DAO is assuming full ownership of the network and treasury from Taiko Labs—an essential milestone on the path to complete decentralization. True scalability for Ethereum requires both decentralized technology and governance,” said Daniel Wang, CEO and Co-Founder of Taiko. “The Security Council will play a pivotal role in protecting the protocol, and we are excited to collaborate with such an esteemed group of contributors.”

The council comprises top-tier experts in Ethereum security and protocol development, ensuring rigorous oversight and informed decision-making.

Security Council Members:

  • Aragon – A veteran in DAO governance, Aragon is Taiko’s primary partner in designing the DAO structure.
  • Chainbound – An R&D organization behind Echo, Fiber, and Bolt, focused on proposer commitment protocols.
  • Daniel Wang – Taiko’s Co-Founder and a leading force behind the protocol’s development.
  • Drew Van der Werff – A key contributor to public goods projects such as Commit-Boost and Fabric, advancing based rollups.
  • Halborn – A premier blockchain security firm ensuring robust safeguards across the crypto ecosystem.
  • L2Beat – A research and analytics firm dedicated to on-chain transparency within the Ethereum network.
  • Nethermind – A leading blockchain research and software engineering company, collaborating with Taiko on based preconfirmations.
  • Toni (Ethereum Foundation) – A protocol researcher specializing in privacy, economics, and Ethereum network advancements.

Governance and Security Measures

The Security Council plays a crucial role in Taiko DAO governance, overseeing proposals and multisig management. Council members hold exclusive authority to submit governance proposals and serve as gatekeepers for community-driven initiatives.

Multisig responsibilities are divided into two tiers:

  • Standard Multisig – Handles routine governance proposals and treasury operations.
  • Emergency Multisig – Activated for critical security vulnerabilities, requiring a supermajority (≥75%) Council approval.

The Security Council’s formation represents a strategic move toward the full-scale launch of Taiko DAO, slated for later this year. For further technical insights, visit Taiko DAO’s official documentation.

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