Katana | Governance — Admin, Timelock & Security Council
Learn how Katana governance separates proposal and oversight powers through a 3-of-5 Admin multisig, 10-day timelock and 10-of-13 Security Council.
Governance architecture
Katana governance separates operational proposal authority from independent security oversight. The model is designed to support upgrades and emergency action without allowing one signer or one organization to control critical changes alone.
Katana Admin
The Katana Admin is a 3-of-5 multisig responsible for proposing major system changes. These can include bridge upgrades, contract configuration, revenue mechanisms and other network-level operations.
Ten-day timelock
Major Admin proposals enter a 10-day delay before execution. This creates a review window for ecosystem participants to inspect upcoming changes and react before they become active.
DeFi Security Council
The Security Council is a 13-member multisig with a 10-of-13 threshold for key oversight actions. It can veto proposals and can play an emergency-response role when a critical vulnerability or exploit requires intervention.
Why two layers matter
The Admin is optimized for proposing and maintaining the system; the Council is optimized for independent oversight. Separating these roles reduces the risk that speed of development becomes unilateral control.
What users should monitor
Large bridge, token, proof-system or economic parameter changes can affect user risk. Users and integrators should monitor governance actions, upgrade schedules and contract changes that impact their positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Katana Admin threshold?
The Katana Admin is documented as a 3-of-5 multisig.
How long is the governance timelock?
Major proposals are subject to a 10-day timelock.
What is the Security Council threshold?
The DeFi Security Council uses a 10-of-13 multisig threshold for key actions.
Why separate Admin and Security Council roles?
The separation provides operational agility while retaining independent review and emergency oversight.