Vault Summit Panel Explores Non-Custodial Architecture Trade-offs
Vault Summit Panel Explores Non-Custodial Architecture Trade-offs
⚡ Vault secrets revealed
Industry leaders at the Vault Summit examined the complexities of non-custodial vault design, focusing on practical implementation challenges.
Key discussion points included:
- Guardian roles and admin permission structures
- Redemption queues and partial withdrawal mechanisms
- Circuit breakers for security
- Balancing user sovereignty with oversight
The panel, featuring Aragon CEO and other thought leaders, highlighted how modular, transparent recovery mechanisms are becoming critical infrastructure for secure vault operations.
The conversation emphasized real-world trade-offs teams face when designing vaults that maintain user control while ensuring responsible governance and security measures.
⚡Panel Recap: Non-Custodial Vault Architecture - Roles, Guardians & Escapes Aragon CEO @A_Leutenegger, together with fellow thought leaders @LucaMossini, @DeFiMEV, Ron Cohen, and @vik_runa lead an incredible deep dive into what true non-custodial vault design looks like in
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