# Governance Framework

## Overview

This document outlines the governance framework for the DeFi Oracle Meta Mainnet (ChainID 138).

## Governance Structure

### Admin Role

The admin role has full control over:
- Oracle aggregator configuration
- CCIP router configuration
- Transmitter management
- Fee configuration

### Transmitter Role

Transmitters can:
- Update oracle answers
- Submit oracle data

## Proposal Process

### 1. Proposal Creation

Proposals can be created for:
- Parameter changes (heartbeat, deviation threshold)
- Transmitter additions/removals
- Fee adjustments
- Contract upgrades

### 2. Proposal Review

- Technical review
- Security assessment
- Impact analysis

### 3. Proposal Execution

- Admin approval required
- Multi-sig for critical changes
- Timelock for major upgrades

## Voting Mechanisms

### Current Implementation

- Admin-based governance
- Single admin address
- Immediate execution

### Future Enhancements

- Multi-sig admin
- Timelock contracts
- On-chain voting
- DAO governance

## Upgrade Procedures

### Contract Upgrades

1. **Proposal**: Create upgrade proposal
2. **Review**: Technical and security review
3. **Testing**: Test on testnet
4. **Approval**: Admin approval
5. **Execution**: Deploy upgrade
6. **Verification**: Verify upgrade success

### Parameter Changes

1. **Proposal**: Document parameter change
2. **Review**: Impact assessment
3. **Approval**: Admin approval
4. **Execution**: Execute parameter change
5. **Monitoring**: Monitor impact

## Security Controls

### Access Control

- Admin role restricted
- Transmitter whitelist
- Multi-sig for critical operations

### Audit Requirements

- Security audits before upgrades
- Code review for all changes
- Testing on testnet

## Compliance Requirements

### Documentation

- All changes documented
- Audit trails maintained
- Incident reports filed

### Reporting

- Regular status reports
- Incident notifications
- Security updates

## Best Practices

1. **Transparency**: Document all decisions
2. **Security**: Security-first approach
3. **Testing**: Test all changes
4. **Monitoring**: Monitor all changes
5. **Documentation**: Maintain documentation

