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# 4.3 Security Practices

RH applies security practices designed to minimize discretionary risk while maintaining clear, verifiable on-chain records. The objective is to operate a membership and rewards protocol with predictable controls, transparent disclosures, and practical incident response.

#### **Secure Development & Code Review**

RH follows a conservative development process with emphasis on clarity and auditability.

* Implement minimal, purpose-built program logic.
* Apply peer review for all changes and maintain versioned releases.
* Prefer explicit checks over implicit assumptions.

#### **Testing & Simulation**

RH validates core behaviors through repeatable testing and operational simulations.

* Unit and integration testing for locking, eligibility, and reward settlement logic.
* Local simulation and regression testing for program interactions.
* Pre-release validation of critical parameters and configuration.

#### **Authority & Key Management**

RH treats authority configuration as a primary security surface.

* Sensitive authorities (including token and program-related authorities) are managed under **multisig-based controls** or equivalent conservative processes.
* Apply **separation of duties** between treasury, rewards, and operational activity.
* Maintain strict access policies for operational keys and procedures for key rotation when required.

#### **Program & Account Safety**

RH is designed to protect user state and protocol integrity through careful validation.

* Lock positions and reward state are recorded in program accounts to support consistent accounting.
* Eligibility evaluation is derived from locking state at snapshot checkpoints.
* Program logic validates relevant accounts and parameters before processing state transitions.

#### **Monitoring & Incident Response**

RH maintains operational discipline for detection and response.

* Monitor program activity and operational accounts for anomalies.
* Use a clear escalation path for incident handling.
* Publish incident notices through official channels when required.

#### **Disclosures & Change Management**

RH emphasizes transparency for users and ecosystem participants.

* Publish official references and addresses through verified channels.
* Disclose parameter updates and material changes with versioned updates.
* Provide periodic summaries for rewards activity and operational actions.