> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.guardrail.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.guardrail.ai/use-cases/governance.md).

# Governance & DAOs

Governance attacks don't exploit code—they exploit trust and process. Monitoring operational security is as important as smart contract security.

## Key Risks

* **Multisig compromise** from phished or malware-infected signers
* **Malicious proposals** passing through governance
* **Admin key rotation** to attacker-controlled addresses
* **Treasury drains** via governance mechanisms

## Guards We Deploy

**Multisig Threshold Monitoring** — Alert if signing requirements drop below safe levels.

**Admin Change Detection** — Track ownership transfers and role changes.

**Proposal Monitoring** — Flag unusual governance activity.

**Treasury Movement Alerts** — Detect large or unusual treasury transactions.

## Case Study: BadgerDAO

> "Guardrail provides peace of mind, tying directly into our PagerDuty system and actively monitoring critical positions. We've avoided costly liquidation events thanks to timely alerts." — Saj Raj, Core Contributor

[Read full case study →](https://www.guardrail.ai/case-studies/badger)

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